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Winchester Model 54
packytagliaferro
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need to know value and info on 3 digit 270wcf.correct bolt handle swivels and stock.what starting ser# was released to publc and would receiver blue and barrel be different colors?
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What you have there is a great rifle, chambered in a very good cartridge. It was closer to the Mauser M98 than the Model 70 was. Which was basically an improved method of mass producing this bolt action rifle. I do say I like changes to the Model 70 such as the safety.
Anyhow, they generally don't bring as much as Model 70 pre-'64's. For a general value I would say around $600. But you may have a hard time getting that at this time.
As already stated they were made from 1925 until 1936. This was the rifle that introduced the .270 Winchester (as yours is chambered in) and the .220 Swift. It was also the first rifle Winchester chambered in the .257 Roberts. Although, they were also chambered in .250-3000 Savage. All told they were chambered in 10 different cartridges. With some special order cartridges available as well.
I hope you keep it and shoot it.
The stock has been non-factory checkered, and has been sanded and refinished. Additionally, the Model 54 was not factory drilled & tapped for a scope.
What you have is a classic old hunting rifle, in a great caliber, and one with some sentimental value, but very little collector value.
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