#36 • Factory Engraved Winchester Model 63 Rifle

Part of Fine Winchesters Auction (live auction by Lewis & Grant Auctions)

Status: Sold

$7,500 - $10,000 .22 long rifle caliber, 23" barrel, S/N 153994A. Blue finish with finely figured walnut stock and forearm. The barrel is scroll engraved at the breech. The left side of the frame shows three rabbits in a forest scene with floral scroll and stipple engraving. The top of the frame is bordered with wavy lines. The right side of the frame shows a forest scene with three squirrels on a branch, the rest of the frame showing a floral scroll engraving with stippling. The bottom of the trigger guard is lightly scroll engraved and carries the initials "A.H." **The fancy pistol-gripped burl walnut stock and forearm show all their factory varnish, but not checkered. The gun retains 100% of the factory blue finish. The rifle appears to be unfired.**