Biesen custom pre-64 Model 70 .270 Winchester, 2x skeletons, gold, AA English, Fisher-Blackburn, custom bolt handle, checkered knob, reshaped release, 7.2 pounds, 98 percent

Al & Roger Biesen custom Winchester pre-64 Model 70 .270 Winchester. Serial 212686 wears a custom 22-inch barrel in the classic Featherweight contour (attached sling swivel stud). Features include a rust blue finish, jeweling (bolt body/extractor/follower/raceway), custom bolt handle with checkered knob (three teardrop panels), cloverleaf tang, filled factory aperture sight holes, reshaped and checkered bolt release, tuned trigger and Fisher-Blackburn bottom metal (contoured, inside-the-bow release button). STOCK: Shaped from a AA-grade English walnut blank in the trim “mountain rifle” profile, appointments include an ebony forend tip, borderless 24 lines-per-inch checkering accented with bold fleurs, scalloped cheek rest with blending shadow line, skeleton grip cap, skeleton butt plate, integral toe line stud, timed screws and a satin finish. FORMALITIES: Muzzle, floor plate, skeletons and Leupold rings are polished and dressed with gold wire. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 7.2 pounds (with mounts) and the length-of-pull is 13.55 inches. Rings are 1-inch low. CONDITION: The bore is outstanding, strong and bright. Metal finish is approximately 98 percent with trace indications of handling and superficial freckling on the trigger guard. Wood is also approximately 98 percent with minor indications of handling. The price is firm and layaway is available. $8,000 plus shipping.