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WINCHESTER PRE-64 MODEL 70 TRANSITION, 257 ROBERTS, LOW COMB, MADE 1948, EXCELLENT CONDITION
Guns International #: 103662620 Seller's Inventory #: 2659
Category: Winchester Rifles - Model 70 Pre-64 - Winchester Collectible Firearms
Seller's Information
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Seller: Balongdarik
Member Since: 6/17/24
First Name: Richard
Last Name: Berger
State: Utah
Zip: 84765
Country: United States
Phone: (435) 429-4737
Premium Seller
Number of Active Listings: 29
Total Number of Listings: 206
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Zelle, Cashiers check, postal money order, personal check (will ship when check clears).
About Us: I have collected interesting firearms for about 60 years, and am a Benefactor/Life NRA member. I feel that it is now time to start selling a few things. All firearms transactions will be handled by a local Gun shop and will follow all firearms laws. All firearms purchased will be shipped by them to your F.F.L. I do my best to price my items fairly. If you think that my price is out of line, please make an offer. I don't have much room for negotiation, but I will work with you if I can. Please keep checking my items and I will try to add regularly to my listings. I hope to find good homes for these items that are special to me. Please read descriptions and terms, I will endeavor to be accurate.
Description:
Very Nice 257 Roberts, Pre-64 Model 70 Winchester, Transitional Model, Low Comb made in 1948. I purchased this very nice and somewhat rare 257 Roberts from my friend Bob Cantonwine somewhere around 1993. I used to see Bob at the Las Vegas Antique Arms show (we both had tables) every January. I told him that I wanted to find a nice original 257 in either a pre-war or a transitional model. He told me that he had a nice Transitional in his personal collection, but he was not ready to sell it. A few years went by, with me asking about it every chance I got, and he finally gave in. The rifle has seen light use but is completely original except that Bob had the steel buttplate reblued. Aparently a lot of the bluing had silvered out and he thought it didn't match the condition of the rest of the rifle.
It features the low comb stock with the original Winchester 22G rear sight. The stock is in the desireable transitional format with the cloverleaf tang and the oval pistol grip. The checkering is in great shape. There are a few small surface scratches in the stock but no major marks or dings. The bluing is in great shape with just minor wear. There is a v shaped surface scratch on the left side of the receiver that is clearly shown in the photos. The bore looks perfect and is bright and shiny with sharp riflings. The bolt is numbered to the receiver and shows minimal wear on the contact surfaces. Bolt face looks perfect.
I have put about 20 rounds down the barrel, but I have not mounted a scope. I would expect very good accuracy from a nice rifle like this, but I would need to scope it to prove my expectations. All of my model 70s shoot great.
This one would make a nice addition to your collection, or a great rifle to take to the field!
Please look over the photos carefully. I have endeavored to take accurate photos that depict the actual condition of the item. Please contact me with any questions, I do my best to price my items to sell, and I never have a lot of wiggle room, but I will always consider serious offers. Thank you for looking!
Buyer pays Insurance and Shipping costs. Shipping costs include: Dixie Gun & Fish transfer fees, soft case for most firearms, and professional packing and boxing in a sturdy container.
TERMS – PLEASE READ;
PAYMENT - I can accept Zelle, cashier’s checks, bank checks, or personal checks (pending verification of funds), or money orders. When payment is made via Zelle, I can ship almost immediately after receipt and confirmation.
My FFL dealer (Dixie Gun & Fish, St George, Utah, 435-674-4008) securely packs and ships each firearm, following all firearms laws, and will include a signed copy of their FFL with each firearm shipped. There will be No private sales on firearms!
SAFETY WARNING- Buyer is solely responsible for determining that a used gun is safe to shoot. The firearms offered may or may not have been test fired, and some have been only visually inspected. It is a requirement that every used firearm is inspected by a qualified gunsmith before firing. The buyer agrees to hold seller harmless against damages, injury, or death caused by defective merchandise.
RETURN POLICY- All firearms (Except Layaways) come with a 3-day non firing, no-tinkering with (turning screws, taking apart, removing parts, scoping. firing, cleaning or altering in any way) inspection/return privilege. Inspection is based on a visual review of the firearm to confirm that it is in the condition stated. In the case of a return, the buyer pays all shipping charges both ways. Please ask questions.
Return Policy Guidelines of GunsInternational Unless the buyer and seller agree to modify, as may be the case in a new gun, layaway, international sales and for used guns and accessories it must be clearly marked in the listing as No Return, the return policy is three (3) calendar days from the day the item(s) are received by the buyer or delivered to the FFL acting for the buyer. The item may be returned for any reason, but the buyer must notify the seller within the three (3) calendar day inspection period. The buyer must start the return within the next four (4) calendar days to receive a complete refund, less all shipping, transaction fees and FFL charges. On a return the buyer must not remove the firearm from the FFL premises without approval of the seller. Once the firearm has been received by the seller and inspected a prompt refund will be issued. Shipping must start within one week of receipt of the item(s). The return shipping must be of equal shipping level, including insurance i.e... Priority, Express, Blue Label etc. The return item MUST be in the same condition as when shipped to the buyer. This is an inspection period only, a gun is not to be fired or disassembled. Sellers written permission is required to allow the buyer to take down a takedown model during the inspection period. Upon the receipt and inspection of the returned gun, the seller agrees to issue a prompt refund. Recommendation: Confirm purchase with all details via the Contact Seller form within the listing and print out the listing for your records. Industry standard is that if a buyer fails to perform on a layaway that any monies deposited are forfeited. GunsInternational recommends all layaways are agreed in writing. Any modification of the 3 day return policy must be in writing by both buyer and seller.
Price: $3,499.99
Curio/Relic: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .257 Roberts
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: Model 70 Pre-64
Serial Number: 85231
Barrel Length: 24 Inches
Condition: Excellent
Metal Condition: very good
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Excellent
Action: Bolt Action Repeater
Stock: Checkered Walnut
Stock Dimensions:
Factory Original
Butt Pad: Checkered Steel Buttplate (Factory)
Finish: Blue
Sights: Original 22G rear, Original Front w/hood
Manufacture Date: 1948