Make: Winchester
Model: 68
Serial Number: NSN
Year of Manufacture: 1934-1946, C&R
Caliber: .22 Short, Long, Long Rifle
Action Type: Single Shot Manually Cocked Bolt Action Rifle
Barrel Length: 27”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a hooded beaded blade that is attached to a ramped base. The rear sight is a fully adjustable aperture sight that is attached to the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The one piece smooth wood stock has a pistol grip, finger grooves, straight comb and hard rubber buttplate. The stock shows light wear from handling and storage. The wood shows a few minor compressions, light scrapes, and scratches. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 1/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate shows light wear. The wood to metal fit is tight. This stock rates in about Fine overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, this bore rates a 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95-96% of its original metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light wear from handling and storage. The metal shows some minor scratches and scuff marks. There is scattered light oxidation. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 68 was released nearly concurrently with the Model 67, the major difference being the 68 features a dial-adjustable rear peep sight. Both were quite popular, but the 68 was the first to be retired as the sales of the Model 60A increased. This Model 68 is in Fine condition, showing only light use. This Winchester will make a great choice for new shooters to learn the fundamentals of firearm safety and marksmanship.
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