December 16, 17, & 18, 2025 Firearms & Militaria
Lot #1353:
(C) RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 54 BOLT ACTION RIFLE IN .35 WHELEN WITH STAINLESS STEEL BARREL
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/16/2025
Manufactured in 1935. Blue finished receiver with Japanned black finished stainless barrel. Stainless steel barrels were introduced by Winchester in 1927 and are rarely encountered on the Model 54. much less on the special order .35 Whelen caliber. Blade front sight with rear sight slot filled with Marbles slot blank and a Lyman receiver sight installed. Varnished checkered pistol grip butt stock with checkered steel butt plate and factory sling swivels. CONDITION: Extremely fine. 95% japanned finish remaining on barrel with bright sharp bore. Receiver retains 98% finish. Blued bolt has matching number to receiver and some minor finish losses. Stock is very fine. Trigger guard is excellent with 95% finish with some light edge wear and oxidation spotting. Mechanically excellent.