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Various Win Rifles

(8763-14-266) WINCHESTER HOTCHKISS 1ST MODEL SEMI-DELUXE SPORTING RIFLE

26" full octagon bbl, orig sights, fine bore. Orig nicely figured wood is in VG cond with shotgun style buttplate. Overall metal is in exc cond with 40-50% slightly toning blue, sharp corners, exc markings. Nice, clean, all orig little gun. e

A $ 3,350

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(8762-14-317) 1ST MODEL HOTCHKISS SADDLERING CARBINE

Caliber 45-70. Fine bore, orig sights. Overall gun has been professionally restored a long time ago and retains nearly all of the refinish. Orig wood is in exc cond. Nice, clean, good looking gun. Very scarce in a 1st Model saddlering. e

A $ 1,775

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(8664-14-304) WINCHESTER MODEL 71 DELUXE RIFLE

Complete with sling and sling swivels. Gun has been professionally refinished a long time ago and retains 97-98% of the refinish. The stock is of one of the better grades of wood that I've ever seen on a 71, probably a 1X grade and I'm sure it's orig. The checkering has possibly been recut but it's not undersized or sanded and looks great. Missing the orig bolt peep but still has the correct bbl sight. Nice, clean, sharp gun. e

M $ 1,875

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(EL-8816) WINCHESTER MODEL 71 LONG TANG DELUXE RIFLE

This rifle is in overall good cond but has been used some. Most blue remains on receiver with some wear toward the front part at the carry point; also some wear on the bbl toward the receiver, the rest of the bbl exhibits most of the blue. Wood is in VG cond with no cracks or losses, checkering is wore down somewhat and appears to have had a coat of finish or varnish added at some time. Equipped with Redfield receiver, hooded ramp front sights and sling swivels. Bore is bright, shiny and in VG cond, action is solid and nice. This is a decent 71 that somebody can go out and shoot and enjoy. e

M $ 1,850

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(8647-14-318) SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 88 CARBINE IN CALIBER 308

This gun shows very little sign of any usage. In great condition both inside and outside. A period Military type sling is attached as are the high quality Burris bases and rings. If you need an '88 Carbine, this is a fine one! e

M $ 1,350

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(8646-14-193) WINCHESTER MODEL 88 LEVER ACTION RIFLE

This is an earlier model with the flat bottom clip which is included. Metal finish is a stunning 95-98% orig blue, wood is in VG cond as well, fine checkering in a pretty, darker walnut. Equipped with the Weaver flip type mount, 4 power scope which is mounted and ready to go. Orig bbl sights including the hooded front, bore on this 308 Caliber rifle is exc. Gun has been used very, very little. If you're looking for a nice '88 for your collection, this Pre-64 '88 would be a dandy! e

M $ 1,175

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(8668-14-199) WINCHESTER PRE-64 MODEL 70

Built in 1950. Chambered in the scarce and desirable 257 Roberts. Rifle is in fine shape both inside and out, exc bore, very fine bluing and VG wood cond with some light hunting usage marks. Checkering is nice and sharp, orig finish is mostly all intact; correct metal nipple top buttplate. Mounted on this fine Winchester is a very usable 1-1/2 to 4-1/2 power Weaver scope. Low mileage gun; would be a fun shooter or a good collectible. e

M $ 2,595

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(8667-14-194) WINCHESTER PRE-64 MODEL 70 IN CALIBER 338 WIN MAGNUM

This 467,XXX serial range gun is in VG overall cond with most bbl blue remaining on the correct length 25-1/2" bbl. There are some hunting usage marks on the metal but overall VG. Equipped with the Lyman WJS receiver sight, orig flip down rear bbl sight and hooded front. Bbl is in VG to exc cond, wood is also in VG cond but looks like it has been lightly cleaned and possibly had a coat of oil added at one time, checkering is nice and sharp. Great gun in a very great caliber! e

M $ 2,375

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(6231-14-271) WINCHESTER MODEL 70 PARTS GUN IN 300 WIN MAG

Original barrel has been cut to 22”, the original stock has been replaced with a black composition stock with a Bell and Carlson recoil pad on it. The receiver has several extra holes drilled in it for scope mountings. Missing bolt. Overall metal has been refinished with only a fair job having been done. Add a bolt and it would still make a good shooter. e

M $ 275

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(8636-14-302) WINCHESTER MODEL 71 LONG TANG DELUXE RIFLE

This rifle retains almost all orig blue with the exception of very slight carry wear and forearm cap aging, the rest of the blue is very lustrous. Orig bbl sights and bolt was grooved for the bolt peep which is not present; also has the orig Winchester swivels. Nice on the inside too with a VG bore, slick operating action. Nice deluxe '71.
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M $ 3,250

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(8631-14-303) WINCHESTER MODEL 71 DELUXE RIFLE

98%+ bbl blue, receiver retains almost all blue with the exception of slight flaking on the left hand side, wood is in VG cond with a couple of handling marks, bright shiny bore. Equipped with the hard to find orig Winchester swivels. Very nice looking 71 Deluxe.
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M $ 2,850

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(8629-14-176) WINCHESTER MODEL 55 TAKE DOWN IN CALIBER 30 WCF

This gun has very nice bbl blue and a real decent bore. Receiver is toning somewhat with clean smooth metal, replacement wood in VG cond, nice slick action. Here is a Model 55 very reasonably priced.
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M $ 725

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(8494-14-228) WINCHESTER MODEL 55 TAKE DOWN RIFLE WITH A VERY RARE STAINLESS STEEL BBL

30-30 Caliber. Orig sights, orig wood is in exc cond with correct shotgun style buttplate. Overall metal is exc with 90% orig blue on the receiver, starting to thin and tone somewhat; bbl retains approximately 95% orig japaned paint. Nice, clean, all orig little gun. e

M $ 3,750

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(8371-14-183) WINCHESTER MODEL 52 TARGET RIFLE WHICH HAS BEEN SPORTERIZED

The bbl has been shortened 1/2", quick detachable scope mounts fitted with a Model 330 Weaver scope, replacement walnut stock is in VG cond; hardrubber buttplate. Should be a good shooter at a fairly reasonable price. e

M $ 775

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(8498-13-84) SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 55 .30 WCF TAKE DOWN

Receiver has flaking blue (which is common for this era) and extra drilled holes, bbl retains 98% of a quality re-blue, take down assembly is tight, nice action and a VG+ bore. e

M $ 895

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(8485-13-363) HIGH CONDITION MODEL 65 WINCHESTER IN THE VERY DESIRABLE 218 BEE

Approximately 98% blue on both frame and bbl; the only blue missing is some flaking to the lever. Wood in near new cond, bore is in just as good of condition as the rest of the rifle. Gun is equipped with a bolt peep and front sight hood; 2 extra holes on left side of receiver for a receiver sight. Rare gun in 218 Bee and a fine addition to any collection. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 4,150

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(8432-13-381) PRE-64 MODEL 70 .270 WINCHESTER

109,XXX serial range. Approximately 90-95% blue remaining. This was somebody's baby and has a few personal touches such as: simulated ivory forearm and pistol grip caps, early style white line recoil pad, good quality period sling and a dandy Lyman All-American 3X scope on very slick looking Redfield base and rings. Blank in rear sight dovetail. Exc bore. Great hunting rifle. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 1,250

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(8360-14-269) WINCHESTER MODEL 100 SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE IN 308 WINCHESTER

Bbl retains nearly all blue at about 98%, receiver retains all blue. This is a 1968 gun and has the very nice ornate basketweave oak leaf engraving, pretty piece of walnut that is in VG cond with standard hunting usage marks, nice bright shiny bore, equipped with factory sling swivels, a very nice period Weaver K-4 scope and Weaver mounts. Looks good on this rifle. Orig clip, hooded front sight. Fine Model 100. e

M $ 650

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(8359-13-369) WINCHESTER MODEL 100 CARBINE

Semi-automatic, 19" bbl, Caliber 308 Winchester. High condition gun with 98% bbl, receiver blue. Bore is exc, sling swivels have been added. Stock is in near perfect cond, possibly with a coat of linseed oil added. Orig magazine and equipped with a 4 power scope. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 750

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(8354-12-409) SUPERB CONDITION WINCHESTER MODEL 71 DELUXE

Fine, fine gun with nearly all blue on the bbl and receiver, excellent to perfect bore, action is slick and tight. The checkered deluxe stock is in VG cond, full fitting, a few handling marks. Gun is also equipped with the orig Winchester sling swivels and a period sling, Serial range is 33,XXX on this fine '71. Very hard to find a better condition one-they're hard to come by and this is one of the finest I've seen. This gun was evidently bought and used very, very little. I doubt if more than a box or 2 of shells have gone through it. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 3,650

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(2849-13-333) VERY RARE WINCHESTER HOTCHKISS CUT-AWAY 2ND MODEL SPORTING RIFLE

This cut-away rifle was part of a collection of personally assembled and owned guns by the late 'Lieutenant George B. Aldee'. He was a very colorful individual-a highly decorated Civil War officer. Later on, he worked for Winchester as a sales representative. He was quite instrumental in the development of the Hotchkiss rifle. He won the 1882 Creedmore rifle matches. This gun is very well documented with numerous letters; some of them coming from individuals such as Bennett, the Vice President of Winchester, in regards to his shooting at Creedmore. Overall gun is in near excellent condition with 75-80% original nickel which is flaking and turning a very mellow patina coloration. Original semi-deluxe stock is excellent retaining most original varnish, original sights, fine bore. Very interesting gun; guaranteed 100% all original and complete with Factory Letter of Authenticity from the Buffalo Bill Historical Society listing it as a nickeled sporting rifle, "sectionalized" which would mean that it's a cut-away rifle. Quite unique, especially with the extensive paperwork and documents that accompany it. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 8,950

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(7015-13-2) EXCEPTIONALLY FINE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 DOUBLE RIFLE

Caliber 45-70. Engraved in Grand American style with four big game animals gold inlaid in the receiver; a moose on one side, an elk on one, a big horn sheep on the bottom and grizzly bears inlaid in gold on the trigger guard. The entire receiver is heavily and extensively engraved by Nick Kusmit; this is one of the last guns he did before he left Winchester. The stock is checkered and carved; carving extends half the length of the buttstock and 3/4 of the length of the forearm-very beautifully and tastefully done. Overall gun is in as new cond fitted in an orig Winchester luggage case. Completely made in the Winchester plant custom department and was assembled by Tony Galazan of a Connecticut shotgun manufacturing company when it was completed. One of the finest Winchester Model 21's ever made; just a handful of these were made in 45-70. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $75,000

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(6672-13-176) COLLECTION OF FOUR WINCHESTER RIFLES AND THREE BULLET PORTRAITS OWNED AND SHOT BY DOT & ERNIE LIND

Famous Exhibition shooters for Winchester for many years. This set includes two Model 290’s in Caliber .22 LR, both are in 95% overall condition; a Model 61 Pump Rifle in Caliber .22 WRF, 90% overall condition and a Model 64 Rifle in Caliber .30-30, fine+ with 98% bright blue remaining. Bullet portraits include a Minuteman, an Indian and an Uncle Sam. Letter of Provenance signed by the Lind’s accompanies these guns and portraits along with an advertising poster and two framed photographs of the Lind’s. Also a copy of Ernie Lind’s book is included. Would make a great display. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 7,500

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(7135-14-198) WINCHESTER MODEL 70 POST 64 .300 WIN MAG

1st Year Production of the infamous ‘Post 64’, 720,XXX. Winchester had their back to the wall and had to do something. The ‘New Model 70’ was what they did. They have gotten more grief than they deserve. What they actually put out was a real decent rifle which was produced until Winchester closed its doors. This rifle is in near new cond with only a few handling marks. Has 3X-9X Redfield scope on Redfield rings; also Lawrence sling. Nice 1st Year Production ‘Post’. e

M $ 895

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(6917-13-93) WINCHESTER MODEL 70, 300 H & H MAG

This pre-64 was built in 1961. Standard rifle with 26” barrel; barrel blue is near perfect. Wood is also in great shape with just a few very light scuff marks. K-4 Weaver on Redfield mounts. This Model 70 has it all-condition and a great scarce Caliber. A great addition to any Model 70 Collection. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 3,900

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(7071-13-377) MODEL 70 ALASKAN 338 WINCHESTER MAGNUM

This 1960 built rifle is a real screamer-very hard to describe a classic that is near perfect. This handsome rifle has a Redfield scope and mounts. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 3,250

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(7069-14-278) WINCHESTER MODEL 70 26” BARRELED 220 SWIFT

This rifle has been used some and was very well taken care of. This 1953 built rifle has approximately 98% blue with possible a reblued floorplate, front sight is present with a blank in the rear sight dovetail. The stock is in good condition but has a crack about midway up the buttpad (a replacement) going forward to the bottom of the stock, a small repair in stock behind bolt; may have had a little touch up varnish added. Near perfect bore, Lyman All-American scope on Redfield mounts. A dandy, usable classic varmint rig. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 1,950

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(6916-13-378) WINCHESTER MODEL 70 ALASKAN

This heavy hitter is in .375 H & H mag. 99%+ bright shiny blue on the 25” barrel, bore is just as shiny on the inside, has the correct and rare .375 H & H Win 70B roll-over sight, Redfield 4X Widefield on quality Redfield mounts. Receiver is excellent with a little wear from scope mount, wood is in excellent condition as well with a few light handling marks; it does have the usual hairline crack from heavy recoil but is solid and barely visible. If you want a High-horsepower Pre-64, this is it! e

M $ 3,950

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(6919-13-88) WINCHESTER MODEL 70 IN .257 ROBERTS

1952 built standard rifle with a 24” barrel; almost all bright shiny blue remains, 3 x 9 scope on Redfield rings and base. Wood is in beautiful condition but it appears to possibly have a coat of varnish professionally applied. This is a handsome rifle in a scarce Caliber. e

M $ 3,100

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(6432-13-384) WINCHESTER MODEL 190 SEMI-AUTO RIFLE

70% barrel and magazine blue, the balance is turning; receiver retains 95% shiny japan finish. Nice wood with just a few dings, excellent bore. e

M $ 185

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(7048-13-13) SCARCE WINCHESTER-HOTCHKISS 1ST MODEL NAVY RIFLE

One of 1,500 assembled at the Springfield Armory. This one was one of 100 shipped to the Portsmouth, NH Navy Yard on Dec. 27, 1879 per Springfield Research Letter. VG bore with some corrosion at the midway area, smooth clean metal turned a plum blue brown patina, correct inspection markings include the ‘U.S.’ and anchor on the barrel. The usual cracks are present in the area of the cartridge cut off switch and near the rear of the frame-otherwise the wood is VG+; missing the ramrod but sling and stacking rings are present. e

$ 3,250

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(7009-14-268) VERY RARE WINCHESTER HOTCHKISS 2ND MODEL U.S NAVY RIFLE IN .45-70

Fine bore, correct ‘US’ and anchor symbol along with usual inspection marks. Stock cartouche not visible, smooth clean metal has turned a dark plum blue patina coloration. VG+ wood with varnish added; complete with sling, stacking rings and cleaning rod. Correct sights. e

A $ 3,900

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(7010-14-267) WINCHESTER 1ST MODEL HOTCHKISS SPORTING RIFLE IN .45-70

22” barrel, VG bore, 90% darkening blue, the balance turning, serviceable wood; a couple of repairs to the wrist area, gold bead front sight and buckhorn rear. e

A $ 2,100

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(5818-13-94) WINCHESTER MODEL 70 PRE-64 RIFLE

Excellent bore, custom 24” 7MM Rem mag barrel. Receiver and barrel have what appears to be 95% of a custom japan black finish. The stock is of brown composition, Monte Carlo style with semi-pistol grip. Pachmayr pad, sling eyes, no sight provisions on barrel, Leapold Vari-X III 3.5 X 10 scope. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 1,050

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(5817-14-270) POST-64 WINCHESTER MODEL 70 WESTERNER RIFLE IN .30-06 CALIBER

22” barrel, excellent bore, very near as new condition overall. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 625

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(5816-13-91) WINCHESTER MODEL 70 RIFLE IN 30.06 CALIBER

21-½” barrel, excellent bore, engine turned bolt, post-64 style press skip-checkered pistol grip stock. Cheek piece, 99% blue remaining, virtually all original varnish, complete with sling swivels. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 675

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(6148-13-380) 50TH ANNIVERSARY MARKED ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 70 IN .300 WIN MAG CALIBER

Fine bore, scroll engraving on receiver and breech area of barrel as well as the markings ‘The Rifleman’s Rifle 1937-1987’. Excellent overall with all bright shiny blue, excellent checkered pistol grip stocks. Complete with sling and Leopold scope. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 1,975

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(5860-13-382) WINCHESTER MODEL 70 XTR RIFLE IN .270 CALIBER

Excellent bore, post-64 example, 99% bright shiny finish, excellent wood with very few handling dings. A couple small chips out of the black forend. Complete with sling eyes and scope mounts. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 575

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