Summer 2026 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction
August 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, & 9th, 2026
This auction will feature an outstanding collection of items spanning multiple categories including Modern, Military, Sporting, & Antique firearms & militaria! Below is just a small grouping of select highlights from the massive offering to be featured in this upcoming sale!
U.S.M.C. SNIPER RANGE WINCHESTER MODEL 70 BOLT ACTION RIFLE WITH “USMC PROPERTY” MARKED LYMAN SUPER TARGETSPOT 20X SCOPE AND CASE
| Cal. 30-06. | S# 45712. | 26-2390/BH |
Bbl. 24” varmint weight with provision for front sight and front scope mount. 373 model 70 rifles in Cal. 30-06 were shipped to the United States Marine Corps in May of 1942 for evaluation following a report by Captain George Van Orden discussing options for the adoption of a military sniper rifle. These rifles appeared between serial number 41,000 to 50,000. These rifles were never officially adopted but remained in Marine Corps possession. Later, in the 1950s, many were rebuilt for use in the National Matches. Many of these model 70s would eventually see use in the Vietnam conflict by USMC Snipers such as the vaunted Carlos Hathcock. Checkered walnut pistol grip buttstock with original steel checkered Winchester butt plate. Front sight has filler screws. Target scope blocs mounted on foreword receiver and rear of barrel. Bolt is electro penciled with matching serial number. Bottom of barrel stamped with caliber date of manufacture “56”. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: “USMC PROPERTY” marked Lyman Super Target spot 20x Scope with lens covers and sunshade. Scope is housed in a hinged wooden “USMC PROPERTY” marked case. Brown leather military style sling. CURIO GUN
