WINCHESTER MODEL 70, " GEN. GEO.VAN ORDEN SNIPER
Guns International #: 101077455 Seller's Inventory #: 800318-1
Category: Winchester Rifles - Model 70 Pre-64 - Military Rifles - US

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Seller: Shooters Exchange
Company: Shooters Exchange
Member Since: 8/11/13
First Name: Randy
Last Name: Hales
State: North Carolina
Zip: 28904
Country: United States
Phone: (828) 389-0003
Phone2: (770) 235-7777
Fax: (828) 575-5465
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.

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Description:
WINCHESTER MODEL 70, 30-06 SPRINGFIELD, 24" WINCHESTER HEAVY TARGET Barrel.  SN#49024, MFG: 1942,  Barrel Dated: 1952.  This gun appears to be a Original USMC SNIPER RIFLE.  Developed by the USMC SNIPER PROGRAM,  in Quantico, VA,  by Gen. George Van Orden, in the in 1950's.   The guns originally purchased by USMC in 1942,  SN# Range:  41000 to 50,000,  but not put into military service until 1950's.   The guns converted to this configuration by adding Glass bedded  Winchester Factory Target Barrels,  Lyman 77 Front Sights,  Lyman 58WH Peep Sight, Scope Blocks with Unertl Notch on Right Side, and Winchester Dimple on Left Side.  After leaving the Military, Gen Van Orden,  started EVALUATORS LTD, and continued to make a commercial version of this gun. Original guns had electo pincel etched U.S. Marine Corp, etched on receiver.   This gun has been Re-Blued, and etching removed.  Excellent Mechanically,  with Excellent Bore.   Ships to Lower 48, W/Insurance:  $65.00

SOLD

Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 70
Serial Number: 49024
Caliber Info: 30-06
Bore: EXCELLENT
Condition: EXCELLENT
Barrels: 24