^Lot 640 Winchester Model 72 Bolt Action Rifle

Winchester Model 72 Bolt Action Rifle, # NVSN, .22 S-L-LR cal., 25" barrel with half-magazine, blue finish, smooth walnut one-piece pistol grip stock with sling swivel studs, checkered hard rubber Winchester buttplate, front sight is missing and dovetail left vacant, rear sight has been replaced with a sight block. There are two vacant holes on left side of the receiver from an old side mount. Topped with a one-piece base, rings, and an early El Paso Weaver Model 344 fixed power rifle scope, with Japanned black finish, and fine crosshair reticle. Scope shows moderate age and wear; optics are slightly cloudy and should improve with cleaning. Mfg'd from 1938-1959. Rifle is in good overall condition, with the barrel having gone to an even brown patina, with traces of original finish. Receiver is a mottled gray patina with considerable toning original finish. Stock with indentations and mars from age and use. There is a " chip at the toe that has been sanded smooth. Action functions well. Bore is very good with well-defined rifling. This one would benefit from a little TLC. Est.: $100-$200. (C&R)