RARE EXPERIMENTAL MODEL 70 WINCHESTER SERIAL #1

SERIAL NUMBER EXP.1 BARREL 22" CALIBER .243 WINCHESTER MANUFACTURED CIRCA 1970. Blue finish receiver, barrel magazine and furniture. Gloss finished American walnut stock . Housed in a brown leatherette carry case with red and black plaid or checkerboard lining. This is a scarce example of a Winchester Model 70 experimental prototype that is an interesting piece of the developmental history of "the rifleman's rifle." This prototype appears to be testing the feasibility of manufacturing the Model 70 with a detachable box magazine. The only visible markings are Winchester factory oval proofs on the upper left of the barrel and receiver at the breech, ".243" on the upper right of the barrel, and the desirable experimental serial number "EXP.1" on the upper right of the receiver ring. It is fitted with beaded blade front and folding notch sights, sling swivels, the experimental detachable box magazine and magazine catch, tang safety, smooth pistol grip stock, and a serrated plastic butt plate. CONDITION, Very good with several small impressions and scratches in wood finish. Rifle appears to have been used very little as all metal finishes remain. Bore is excellent and bright. Truly a unique Winchester oddity. MODERN*