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![]() Winchester Model 43 Standard .218 Bee Guns International #: 103530703 Seller's Inventory #: 4783196 Category: Winchester Rifles - Model 43 - Varmint - Predator Rifles Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: Bass Pro - Orlando Member Since: 4/22/25 State: Florida Zip: 32819 Country: United States Phone: (407) 563-5200 Platinum Seller Number of Active Listings: 14 Total Number of Listings: 134 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Payment Types Accepted: About Us: Ask for the Gun Library Click to Visit Cabela's Bass Pro Used Guns website - Fill in the Sellers Inventory # in the Pre-Owned Gun search and check out immediately. Description: The Winchester Model 43 in .218 Bee is a compact bolt-action rifle produced between 1948 and 1953, designed for small-game hunting and vermin with low recoil and effective accuracy up to 200–250 yards. It features a detachable magazine and a lightweight design, with roughly 70,000 units made in various calibers. Key Details of the Model 43 in .218 Bee: Production Era: Manufactured from 1948-1953, with some remaining stock sold through 1957. This rifle has serial number 3444 which puts its production as one of the first in 1948. Action & Capacity: Bolt-action with a 5-shot detachable magazine, often considered a refined, scaled-up version of the Model 69A. Stock Options: Standard model and a "Special" model, which featured checkered walnut stocks and a capped pistol grip. Variations: Straight bolt handles were used initially; a swept/bent bolt handle was introduced early on to accommodate scope use. This rifle has the straight bolt handle with an original side mount Weaver Scope. Drilling/Tapping: Factory drilled and tapped receivers began around October 1950, starting near serial number 31763. Performance: .218 Bee is highly regarded for being a fun-to-shoot centerfire with excellent performance on varmints up to 250 yards. The rifle is a popular collectible among Winchester enthusiasts, with some examples in high condition commanding significant value in Heritage s .218 Bee SOLD Chambers: 5+1 Metal Condition: Very Good Wood Condition: Very Good Bore Condition: Very Good Barrels: 24.0 Stock Dimensions: "Overall Length - 42-1/2"", Length of Pull - Approx 14-1/4"" Butt Pad: Factory Weight: 6 lbs 13 oz. Sights: "Original Weaver Scope w/Daisy Eye-cup, Hooded Front Blade Item Location: Orlando, FL |