#36 • Winchester Model 43, 218 BEE Caliber Rifle with Sling

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

High bid $1,100.00

Status: Sold

Bolt action Winchester model 43 in a 218 Bee Caliber rifle with sling. Manufactured in 1952 based on the serial number 59057A. 24 inch barrel with slight silvering around the muzzle from use but retains excellent, dark blueing through the barrel with very few surface marks. The bore is bright with sharp rifling and the barrel has its original factory hooded front sight . Receiver is factory drilled and tapped with scope mount on top and bolt action is smooth with very nice blueing on the bolt handle and safety located behind the bolt handle. Magazine drop is located at the rear of the magazine well and includes one magazine that is also in very good condition. Trigger and trigger guard have silvering on the edges but maintain good original finish overall. Very nice walnut stock has a checkered forearm and pistol grip, metal checkered buttplate with a beautiful color and satin finish and is in phenomenal condition. Also includes one magazine and one adjustable leather, period correct sling in very good, used condition. Ideal for varmint hunting with the reliability of the Winchester name! Serial number: 59057A FFL status: C and R