^Lot 3128 WINCHESTER MODEL 64 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

Cal. 30 WCF. S# 140980. Bbl. 24 5/16". Model 64 lever action rifle mfg. by Winchester circa. 1943-1947. Left side of the bbl. is marked with the model and cal. designations, with Winchester's mfg. information marked on the right. Bbl. and mag. tube exhibit a blue finish overall. Plain wood forearm and straight grip buttstock with grooved steel buttplate. Wood furniture exhibits a layer of added varnish. Underside of forearm cap is fitted with a sling swivel stud. Ramped and brass beaded blade front sight with dovetailed Marbles V-notch rear sight. CONDITION: receiver, bolt, hammer, and lever have been cleaned at one time, exhibiting a gray patina and some spots / small patches of light to mild pitting overall. Receiver exhibits deep scratches and dings, predominately on the left side. Bbl. and mag. tube retain large amounts of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting some wear and thinning fading to gray and brown patinas, as well as scattered superficial handling marks. Forearm cap, mag. tube hanger, and buttplate have primarily faded to gray patina. Mirror bore, exhibiting a few small scattered spots of apparent hardened grease and/or oxidation, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Proper manual mechanics. Wood furniture shows scattered marks and impressions from handling and storage, but otherwise remains sound. (26-69/MLW). CURIO. $600-900.