WINCHESTER PRE-64 SUPER GRADE MODEL 70 BOLT ACTION

RIFLE. Cal. 257 Roberts. S# 223990. Bbl. 24" with correct for year sights; Winchester 103-C gold bead on stippled integral ramped base with hood plus Marbles 69 at rear. Mfg. 1952 with "25R" and "52" on bottom of barrel; no Super markings. Bolt is electro engraved with matching serial number. Period correct checkered stock with "full fashioned" cheekpiece as used from 1951 to 1957; slight Monte Carlo shape. Forend and grip have wrap around checkering. Winchester marked hard rubber grip cap plus blued checkered steel buttplate with widows peak. Super Grade 1" swivels with inletted bases. Receiver is factory drilled and tapped for scope bases and receiver sight (with plug screws). CONDITION: very good appearance with mixture of finishes; metal surfaces appear original finish with possibility of shroud, extractor and buttplate being refinished. Stock has quality refinish that is excessively glossy. Buttplate has some very small spots of oxidation and light marks on triggerguard assembly. Stock has numerous minor marks throughout but mostly on right side. Bolt body has signs of light to moderate use wear. Near excellent bore. (26-3636/NW). CURIO. $3,000-4,000.