This is a .243 Winchester Varmint rifle in very good condition. The receiver is marked with serial number 362585, indicating an early-1956 manufacture date. The serial number is no longer visible on the bolt.
The metal is in excellent condition. The factory “iron plate” bluing of the stainless barrel is perfect. There are some very light scratches on the front receiver ring, as well as light bluing wear on the guide areas of the receiver where the bolt lugs contact the guides. The extractor ring shows some bluing wear from bolt cycling, but no other wear of the bluing is noted. The barrel has 1 non-factory hole, located under the barrel block. Please see pics of the barrel with the block removed.
The bore of the 26" stainless barrel is outstanding under the borescope, with no wear, pitting, or throat erosion and only very minor heat cracking. We grade the bore a 9 out of 10.
The bolt is correct but the serial number is not visible.
The stock is retains its factory finish in excellent condition with just a few slight handling marks, but no damage. The stock has not been shortened or otherwise modified and retains its original steel buttplate. The correct 1.25" target swivels are present.
NOTE: This rifle must be shipped to an FFL or C&R holder who can complete the transfer. If needed, we are happy to assist you in locating an FFL holder near you who can receive and transfer the rifle to you.
