Lot 89: Walter Abe Custom Winchester Super Grade Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle

Walter Abe Custom Winchester Super Grade Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle
Manufactured in 1949 this rifle features a filler block in the rear dovetail sight seat and a Leupold 2 X 7 VARI - X II scope on Buehler mounts and rings on the transition model receiver. The caliber marking "257 IMP" is located on the left side of the barrel at the breach. The top of the barrel is marked "WALTER ABE-RIFLEMAKER-L.A. CALIF." The Winchester "WP" proof is on the front of the left side of the receiver with "WINCHESTER/ TRADEMARK" centered on the same side. The bolt is polished with the remaining metal surfaces blued. This rifle is equipped with a checkered bolt knob, hinged floor plate marked "-SUPER GRADE-" and serrated trigger. The stock is a one piece walnut with a checkered pistol grip and forearm, rosewood grip cap and forearm tip, raised cheekpiece, sling swivel studs and a red rubber Old English recoil pad.

Excellent, with 98% of the blue finish remaining, showing some minor edge wear and handling marks. The scope and mounts have some minor dings and scratches with areas of finish loss on the sides of the rings developing a gray patina. The stock is excellent, with some light pressure dents. Clear optics, excellent action.