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RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 70 CAL 284 WINCHESTER

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:5,000.00 USD Estimated At:8,000.00 - 16,000.00 USD
RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 70 CAL 284 WINCHESTER
SERIAL NUMBER 572352 BARREL 26" CALIBER 284 WINCHESTER MANUFACTURED 1963. A recent discovery and only the second example of a Winchester Model 70 Chambered for the unique 284 Winchester cartridge. A non-catalog offered chambering according to both Rule And Whitaker in their extensive researches and books on the history of the model 70 Winchester. It is known and has been observed that these obscure chambering occurred for in factory use and experimental uses or special orders. This is only the second example to have been discovered. Varnished checkered walnut stock with checkered black plastic Winchester butt plate and factory swivels, Barrel has ramped hooded front blade sight with folding rear sight on sight ring bolster. Barrel is marked with traditional 2 line Winchester barrel address and "MODEL 70 -284 WIN." Underside of barrel forward of chamber is marked "6" Winchester proof on top side of chamber is crisp and in the white. Receiver with it properly etched serial numbered bolt also has a crisp and in the white Winchester proof marking. Action is factory drilled with 2 holes in the receiver ring and 2 holes in the bridge for scope mounting. Left side of action has correct "WINCHESTER TARDE MARK" marking. Rifle is fitted with alloy magazine floor plate and alloy trigger guard,.CONDITION. Exceptionally fine with the metal retaining 99% of the factory finishes. The bore is brilliant bright with no use detected. The action is as new with a few minor handling marks from bolt being operated. The stock is superb with a couple impressions and marks from being stored in a gun safe. This is a recent discovery and fresh to the market and never previously offered for sale and a unique addition to any serious Winchester collection. Interesting enough that the only other known example was a Featherweight example and made in the same year (1963) as this example. C&R