December 16, 17, & 18, 2025 Firearms & Militaria
Lot #1328:
(C) EXPERIMENTAL WINCHESTER MODEL 70 BOLT ACTION RIFLE IN .22 / T-65 DUPLEX CARTRIDGE (1953).
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/16/2025
Documented by Winchester records and published in "The Rifleman's Rifle" by Rule by serial number on pg. 303. Manufactured by Winchester in 1953 for the factory R&D department for the Project Salvo program. It utilizes a .30-06 cartridge necked down to .22 with multiple projectiles stacked on top of each other to increase the individual soldiers effectiveness. This rifle by serial number was used for the program and documented to have been released in 1972. Sand blast finished barrel with no sights. Bright polished bolt without extractor system. Bolt is serialized on the bolt guide as shown in Rules book on pg. 297. Varnished checkered walnut stock with checkered steel butt plate. CONDITION: Very fine. 97% metal finish and excellent stock with period of use rubs and impressions. Excellent, bright bore.