This is a target rifle in the hard to find .243 Win chambering. Although a cataloged configuration, just 683 target rifles were produced in .243 Win - less than half-a-percent of total model 70 target rifle production. The receiver and bolt are both marked with serial number 562401, indicating a 1962 manufacturing date. The rifle is presented without sight, sight blocks, or scope blocks.
The original bluing on the rifle is rated at 95%. The is very little edge wear; there are some small scratches in the bottom metal and on the barrel. There some more pronounced scratches on the side of the receiver, below the stock line. The safety lever appears to have been re-blued.
The bore of the 26" medium heavy stainless steel barrel grades a 9 out of 10 under borescope inspection, with a little bit of wear and heat cracking, but no pitting.
The stock retains its factory finish in very good condition with only a few very minor surface-level scratches to the finish. There are no dents, scrapes, gouges, cracks or other damage to the wood, and there is no flaking of the finish. The stock has been bedded to the barrel action; the bedding appears to be solid. The correct 1.25" target swivels are present.
NOTE: This item can only be shipped directly to you if you are an FFL or C&R license holder. If this is not the case, the item must be shipped to an FFL holder near you who can complete the transfer. If needed, we are happy to assist you in locating an FFL holder near you who can assist in this way.
This item is only available for shipment to US addresses.
