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Hoenig custom Winchester pre-64 Model 70 .30-06, AAA English, Swarovski, over 95 percent, flawless bore, estate of Tom Siatos, layaway
Guns International #: 103262096 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Custom Rifles - Winchester Rifles - Model 70 Pre-64
Seller's Information
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Seller: Sportsman's Legacy
Company: Sportsman's Legacy
Member Since: 7/14/10
First Name: Dwight
Last Name: Van Brunt
State: Montana
Country: United States
Phone: (406) 212-0344
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Money order, cashiers check, wire, personal check (banked 10 days), Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover and debit (all cards add 3.5% convenience fee). Layaway available. No outbound sales tax is collected.
About Us: Sportsman’s Legacy provides professional representation for individuals, estates and organizations relating to fine firearms, sporting collectibles, art, books and accessories. Services include consignment, purchasing, valuation, estate planning and national placement consultation. Shipments to California as well as international destinations (via a US-based exporter of customer's choice) are welcome.
Description:
Winchester pre-64 Model 70 .30-06 refined and stocked by George Hoenig. From the Tom Siatos estate and based on a factory barreled action (serial 33959, 1941), it literally defines the classic American custom rifle. The metal has a superb rust blue finish and remains almost entirely original, the exception being a careful rounding of the bottom metal to blend with the contour of the stock. The metal grip cap is engraved "G. HOENIG BOISE ID". The stock is shaped from a rich blank of AAA-grade English walnut to the contour of a proper mountain rifle. Being a Hoenig, the 26 lines-per-inch wrap bordered checkering as well as the open grip profile are wonderfully executed. Additional appointments include an English cheek rest with softened edge and a leather-wrapped recoil pad. OPTIC: A Swarovski Z3 3-10x42 (4A reticle, one-inch tube, .25-MOA click value) is secured in a Redfield mount. DIMENSIONS: Weight (with optic) is 9.2 pounds and length-of-pull is 13.5 inches. CONDITION: The bore shines like grandpa's bald head in the sun. Metal finish is at least 95 percent with areas of tiny freckling along the barrel. Wood integrity is about 97 percent owing to a modest scattering of small field impressions. TOM SIATOS (1923-2008) spent the majority of his life in close association with firearms and hunting. His professional contributions, tremendous category knowledge, bottomless enthusiasm and bold personality influenced the firearms industry and outdoor media to such a degree that it remains a viable force today. Tom was the second editor of Guns & Ammo Magazine. As such, he was responsible for the general tone of the iconic publication. A consummate hunter, spectacular all-around shot and true connoisseur of fine firearms, his interests spanned the full spectrum of the shooting sports. In 1942, Tom enlisted in the Marine Corps. He served in units that scouted and destroyed isolated enemy communication sites on a number of Pacific islands, eventually receiving a battlefield commission. After concluding his service, he attended UCLA and later joined the fledgling Petersen’s Publishing Company in 1958. A series of promotions led to him to become vice president of the Petersen’s Publishing Outdoor Division, which thrived under his leadership. Tom Siatos was a mentor, visionary, leader, father figure and a true original. We will never see his like again. The price is firm and layaway is available. $7,500 plus shipping.
Price: $7,500.00
Rifle Caliber: .30-06 Springfield