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Pre 64 Winchester Model 70 458 African. First year gun, rare and fine!
Guns International #: 102862837 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Winchester Rifles - Model 70 Pre-64 - Winchester Rifles - Model 70 Super Grade
Seller's Information
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Seller: FRONTIER GUNS
Company: Frontier Guns
Member Since: 5/6/10
First Name: Dave
Last Name: Morris
State: Alaska
Country: United States
Phone: (907) 987-7216
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 20
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Bank to bank wire transfer (preferred), or bank cashier's check only
Description:
A first year gun, and a stellar example of the ultra scarce Model 70 .458 Winchester African. Only 1226 ever produced!
S/N 369602 with matching scribed bolt made in 1956.
98%+ Blue and Varnish with only minor marks of any kind.
25" barrel with an excellent bore, along with flawless mechanical functions.
Factory issued single reinforcing crossbolt through stock.
Besides the factory crossbolt(s) of 3 potential styles, these rifles differed from all other 70s by having somewhat elaborate machined rear sights, and a uniquely positioned barrel mounted front swivel.
While not technically cataloged as such, these "Africans" were for all practical purposes Super Grades, and are adorned with those special features such as deluxe grade stocks with elevated cheek rest, Super Grade stamped floorplates, action jeweling, rust blued barrels, robust detachable swivels, etc.
This fine and unique rifle represents less than 1/4 of 1% of all Pre 64 70 production and good ones can be very hard to come by! Of the few made, many were taken to Africa and have certainly seen better days. This one remains virtually unscathed and in premiere shape.
Please add $100 for expedited and fully insured shipping from Alaska.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes