1956 Winchester Model 70 African Super Grade Bolt Action Rifle in .458 WIN Mag
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Description
Manufactured in 1956 during the "handmade years." Features a 24.5" blued tapered barrel with African sling swivel just forward of the ebony forend. Front ramp sight with express rear sight, missing hood on front. Standard Model 70 barrel markings and Winchester proof on the left. Receiver has a matte finish and shows standard Winchester trademark on left side and proof mark. Factory drilled and tapped with plug screws. Front top of the receiver is factory knurled. Jeweled bolt and follower. Bolt has a hand scribed serial number that matches the receiver. Factory correct floorplate marked Super Grade. Three position safety. Stock is standard Monte Carlo walnut Super Grade with moderate figure. Super Grade forend and pistol grip has hand checkering. Ebony forend tip. Blued metal pistol grip cap. Correct inset rear sling swivel stud. Right hand cheek piece. Factory Winchester red recoil pad with black spacer. CALIBER: .458 WIN Mag. S/N: 365671. FFL STATUS: Curio & Relic.
Condition
Barrel retains 95% original blue with faint freckling. Receiver retains 98% blue. Most notable wear is on the high edges of the floorplate and the top portion of the knurled area of the receiver. Bolt shows moderate slide marks from use with handle graying. Stock retains 96% original finish, with moderate field use marks. Ding on the left bottom side of the ebony tip 1/8" x 1/8", and approximately 1/2" behind the ebony tip shows a 3/8" scuff, left side above the trigger shows two moderate scuff marks running up toward the bolt. Buttpad is missing the screw plugs and sling rings. Good bores and mechanics.
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1956 Winchester Model 70 African Super Grade Bolt Action Rifle in .458 WIN Mag
Estimate $50 - $200,000
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