December 16, 17, & 18, 2025 Firearms & Militaria
Lot #1326:
(C) WWII WINCHESTER MODEL 70 BOLT ACTION CARTRIDGE TEST RIFLE IN .30 CARBINE.
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/16/2025
Rare 1941 manufactured cartridge test rifle for Cal .30 M1 ( 30 CARBINE). Underside of barrel dated 41. Hooded blade front sight with elevation adjustable sporting rear sight Bolt Body and receiver numbers are matching. Magazine is very similar to the 22 Hornet Model 70 system and the bolt has a spring loaded cartridge guide attached the bolt head. Checkered walnut model 70 stock with factory swivels and checkered steel butt plate. Winchester who primarily developed the M1 Carbine program and its cartridge started with the 32 WSL cartridge and finally creating the proprietary .30 M1 cartridge using the new ball type powders. This unique rifle is believed to have been a cartridge testing rifle for the development and testing of the .30 M1 ammunition. CONDITION: Metal is very fine with the barrel blue having toned with a brownish hue. All marking are crisp and sharp. Bore is brilliant. Stock is very fine with period of use impressions and some varnish losses. Mechanically excellent.