Chinese Warlord Pistols: 1916-1949

This message was sent to {EMAIL} To advertise in this publication please [click here](mailto:salesinquiries@multiview.com) April 28, 2021 --------------------------------------------------------------- .TOP NEWS [Chinese Warlord Pistols: 1916-1949]( American Rifleman Frankly, very few, if anyone, would describe the Chinese Warlord period — from the death of Yuan Shikai in 1916 to Chiang Kai-Shek’s exile to Taiwan in 1949 — as “the best of times.” It was a period of unspeakable violence, ruthlessness and unparalleled intrigue. Alliances were forged and broken at the drop of a hat as provincial strong men, the “warlords,” assembled vast armies in their quest to control one of the world’s largest countries. Everyone needed guns, lots of them — and right away! [READ MORE]( SPONSORED VIDEO [Best Magazines for 6mm Arc?]( The hottest NEW caliber of 2020 needed a quality reliable magazine. 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Connect with Highly Defined Buyers and Maximize Your Brand Exposure [LEARN MORE]( [WINCHESTER 270 WIN. MOD 70 PRE-64- 1948- OVERALL 80% FINISH METAL & WOOD- BORE is EXC.- SOLID INSIDE & OUT- VERY HONEST HUNTING RIFLE- IT WILL HUNT]( GI# 101606440 Description: #96318, Winchester Model 70 Pre-64 in 270 Winchester, Made in 1948, 24" barrel, The rear sight removed but with a blank in the dovetail, Early style machined integral front ramp, Redfield 1 piece scope base, Standard 3 position safety, Standard Model 70 hinged floorplate, Straight comb stock, Standard point pattern checkering, Sling eyes, 13 9/16" LOP over a 1" pad, 8 lbs., The internal inletting is solid as a rock, The original barrel blue is 92%, The receiver blue is 95%, The floorplate & trigger guard is 60%, The bolt knob is 95%, The original wood finish at 75% with scattered handling marks, The checkering is 90%, The bore is excellent. This is a very honest hunting Model 70. The Pachmayr recoil pad was made for Thurman Randle & Co. in Dallas, Texas, they were at 208 N. Akard St. Thurman Randle had a gun supply store there in the 1930's and 40's. He was the NRA president in 1952 and on the Board of Directors from 1944 to 1946. Curio/Relic: Yes Rifle Caliber: .270 Winchester Price: $1,175 SELLER: Champlin [READ MORE]( [Share on Facebook]( on Twitter]( on Linkedin]( this article to a friend]( [FANTASTIC FACTORY ENGRAVED GOLD INLAID WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LIGHT WEIGHT RIFLE]( GI# 101636943 Description: Caliber 45-70. This gun features what I believe is a number 2 pattern factory engraving with 2 gold inlaid animals on one side and a beautifully done moose on the other. Numerous gold inlays around the barrel. The forend cap is outlined in gold. Back of the barrel has a gold band around it. Front of the takedown ring has a gold band. Top of the frame has gold. The bolt has gold lines. Around the frame there is gold lines and on the lever is gold lines. This may be a number 1 pattern. I'm not sure. Overall gun is just beautiful! 22 inch barrel. Excellent bore. Half magazine. Pistol grip deluxe wood is excellent with a monogram. Hard rubber shotgun style buttplate. Wood is excellent with most original varnish done in factory pattern D with a combination of checkering and oak leaf carving. Correct front sight. Flip up express rear sight. Gun originally was a full length magazine tube and was returned to the factory to shorten the tube to half length. Under close examination I found on the barrel where they filled in where the retaining ring was about 3 inches back from the muzzle. Beautiful job and you wouldn't know it if I hadn't told you about it. Overall gun is excellent plus with 95% bright shiny blue. Traces of brown patina starting to appear. When the dust settles it will be the Gold Inlaid Winchesters that are going to be the name of the game. Comes complete with a Factory Letter. 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