GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 64 LEVER ACTION RIFLE IN A RARE CALIBER.WINCHESTER641138228219 ZIPPERMODERN; C&RCal. 219 ZIPPER. Standard grade rifle with 26-1/4" tapered lightweight rnd bbl, half magazine, hooded ramp front sight, slot blank in rear seat & scarce bolt peep sight. Left side of receiver is factory drilled & tapped for receiver sight with plug screws in the holes. Mounted with very nicely figured, uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with semi-beaver tail forearm and pistol grip stock that has checkered steel buttplate. According to The Winchester Book, Madis, the 219 Zipper caliber was not offered until 1937 on special order only. In 1938 it was added as a standard caliber and discontinued in 1941. There were a total of about 67,000 Models 64 produced 1933-1956. This model was offered in both standard & deluxe configuration in a variety of bbl lengths with only a very few chambered 219 zipper. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Overall retains about 99% crisp orig finish with bright blues showing only extremely faint sharp edge wear and a couple nicks on the receiver. Wood is sound with a couple of minor storage marks and retains most of its orig factory finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. May have been fired, but if so, very little. 52665-15 JRL (4,500-6,500)