^Lot 2019 VERY FINE, WINCHESTER TRANSITIONAL MODEL 70 BOLT

ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 270 WCF. S# 87963. Mfg. 1948, the later period of the "Transitional" production era for the Winchester Model 70 spanning 1947-1948 (S# range approx. 60,500-87,700). Tapered 24" bbl. Hooded, stippled ramp mounted blade front sight & folding rear sight. Receiver has tapered stock tang, matching number on bolt sleeve & transitional safety on cocking knob. Checkered walnut pistol grip butt stock w/ checkered steel buttplate & sling swivels. CONDITION: over 95% original blue with finish loss on floorplate. original wood finish shows numerous light dings & marks. Shiny bore with sharp rifling, light residue & scattered pinprick dark spots. (26-3638/MD). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.