^Lot 91 Winchester Model 54 Improved Bolt Action Carbine

Winchester Model 54 Improved Bolt Action Carbine, #36342A, .270 Win. cal., 20" barrel, blue finish. Checkered walnut one-piece pistol grip stock with sling swivels, ending with a checkered blue steel widow's peak buttplate; providing a 13.75" LOP. Rifle features a brass tipped blade front sight, two-leaf folding rear sights, factory drilled and tapped receiver. Factory markings are clear, with Winchester "WP" proof on left side of the receiver. Topped with a Griffin & Howe side mount and rings. Mfg'd 1931. Rifle is in near excellent overall condition, retaining approx. 94%-95% toning finish, with light wear at the muzzle, and handling marks. Receiver shows light edge wear and a mark at the left rear, where an aperture sight was removed. Floorplate and trigger guard with some mild freckles of pitting. Stock with scattered light impressions and handling marks; checkering detail remains mostly crisp. Action functions smoothly. Bore is near excellent with well-defined rifling. Est.: $1,500-$2,000. (C&R)