#29 • Winchester Model 54, 30 WCF Caliber Rifle

Part of February Firearms Auction (live auction by Linkous Auction Group)

High bid $1,300.00

Status: Sold

Bolt action Winchester model 54 in 30 wcf caliber rifle. Winchesters first successful center fire bolt rifle and are highly collectible. Manufactured in 1929 based on the serial number 27373A. 24 inch nickel steel barrel with a beautiful blued finish. The muzzle has some silvering and a few very small spots of pitting on the barrel but retains its original fixed blade front sight and rare Lyman 48S rear peep sight on the receiver. The bore is in fantastic condition, bright and crisp rifling for its age. The receiver has a matte black finish and is factory drilled and tapped on top of the receiver with very clear markings. Serial number on the bolt matches the serial number on the side of the receiver. The 'A' at the end of the serial number indicates a design change in the extractor. The .30 WCF caliber in a bolt-action rifle required modifications to the feed ramp and shortened bolt travel, making it a desirable variant. The model 54 has the distinctive three position, Mauser style wing safety on the bolt should that moves right to disengage. Trigger, trigger safety and floor plate are in very good condition with excellent finish. Stunning walnut stock has a checkered forearm and pistol grip with two sling rings, original checkered metal buttplate and a beautiful color throughout. This rifle has been expertly cared for and is a unique and prized possession to any Winchester collector! Serial number: 27373A FFL status: C and R