This is a .22 Hornet standard rifle produced in 1951. The rifle has factory finishes on the metal and stock. The rifle grades in NRA very good condition.The bolt is serial number matched to the rifle and all original Hornet parts are present.
The original low-comb stock is unmodified and is equipped with an original steel butt plate. There are honest handling marks, including some scuffs and shallow dings, but no notable cracks, splits, or other defects. The butt plate is original with some bluing loss. The checkering remains well defined with minor flattening but no major defects.
The original Winchester bluing on the rifle is about 90%, with some edge wear and a few light blemishes. There is wear and thinning on the rails and on the bolt handle. The floor plate has notable bluing wear on the edges and a few light scratches in the finish. The trigger guard also has light edge wear.
The bore of the 24" CMS steel barrel has almost no wear but enough pitting to reduce the rating to an 8 out of 10. Borescope inspected.
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