December 6-8, 2023 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/7/2023
Made at Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1951. 26" round blued standard weight Winchester Proof Steel barrel with correct hooded gold bead ramp front sight, plugged and removed rear sight, and Winchester address and "MODEL-70-300 H&H MAGNUM-" barrel markings. Standard matted finish action with standard markings, matching electropencilled solid handle bolt, and period Redfield rear peep sight. Checkered walnut "Super Grade" style stock with straight comb, early style cheekpiece, added Winchester reproduction solid red rubber recoil, "-SUPER GRADE-" marked blued detachable floorplate, black bakelite forend cap, and Winchester logo plastic grip cap. Comes with correct sling swivels and no leather sling. CONDITION: 90% original factory finish with areas worn to a silvery patina. Action worn to an honest patina with carry and operating wear. Bolt handle is starting to silver. Stock has 80% original varnish with dings and marks. Stock has been cut for added pad, with varnish flaking at joint. Good bore and good mechanics.
Caliber/Bore
.300 H&H Magnum