Pre-64 Winchester early Model 54 Bolt Action Rifle & Scope
Our Assessment: The Model 54 had a limited production run with only 50,000 units being produced. This early example was made in 1927. This bolt action rifle has been refinished and looks great for a 90 plus year old rifle, a great choice for hunting.
Make: Winchester
Model: 54
Serial Number: 13330
Year of Manufacture: 1927
Caliber: .30-06 Springfield (.30 Gov't ‘06)
Action Type: Bolt Action Rifle
Barrel Length: 24"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade pinned to a slotted base fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight has two folding "U"-notch leaves, one taller than the other, in a base dovetailed to a boss at the rear of the barrel. The top of the receiver is drilled and tapped with two-piece Leupold-style bases and rings holding a Weaver KV 5x scope with crosshair reticle. The scope has light wear in the body with fairly clear glass. The left-rear of the receiver is drilled, tapped and filled for a receiver sight (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one-piece checkered walnut with semi-pistol grip, straight comb, serrated steel buttplate, schnabel forend, and sling studs front and rear. The stock was relieved to the left of the receiver for a receiver sight, the cut has been filled. The stock has scattered scuffs, minor compressions and scratches. There is a break in the wrist with a vertical dowel repair. The LOP measures 13 5/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has scattered light marks with well defined serrations. The stock rates in about Good-Very Good overall condition as refinished and repaired.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright and the rifling is sharp. There is scattered light freckling in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 7 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its current metal finish. There are some scattered light handling marks and infrequent minor surface oxidation. The bottom metal shows thinning. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good condition as refinished.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a more thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with the installed scope and a West German-made Brownells Latigo sling.
CA LEGALITY: C&R: YES, CA PPT: YES.
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