September 10-12, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/10/2024
Manufactured 1936. Classic pre-War bolt action .22 caliber sporting rifle. The walnut stock features checkered pistol grip with cap, straight comb with roll over cheek piece, checkered steel butt plate, recessed sling eyes, black forend tip, and triple panel diamond checkered base. The blued magazine is marked "Winchester". Barrel has the hooded ramp front sight, no provision for any rear barrel sight, and sports the Lyman peep sight. Winchester legends stamped on left side of barrel. Patent dates stamped on right side of frame. Floor plate is stamped "Sporting". Rifle sports a period Lyman Alaskan scope with heavy line and post reticle. The frame was dovetail cut to accept the mounts and rings. Standard blue finish with case color safety. CONDITION: Excellent. Metal retains over 95% factory blue with light handling. Stock is excellent with usual minor impressions. Action is smooth. Bore is bright.