Winchester Pre-64 Model 64 .32 Lever Action Rifle Custom Deluxe Pistol Grip Checkered Stocks 1937

SOLD FOR: $1,800.00
LSB#: 171020MB10

Make: Winchester

Model: Model 64

Serial Number: 1113462

Year of Manufacture: 1937

Caliber: .32 Winchester Special

Action Type: Lever Action Rifle

Markings: The right side of the barrel is marked “MADE IN U.S.A. WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / NEW HAVEN CONN.”. The left side of the barrel is marked “WINCHESTER / PROOF STEEL / MODEL 64 / WINCHESTER / TRADE MARK / 32 W.S.”. The Winchester Proof is on top of the barrel and the frame, with the serial number on the underside of the frame. “88” is stamped on the underside in front of the trigger.

Barrel Length: The barrel is about 24.25”

Sights / Optics: This rifle is mounted with a beaded blade front dight, set into a dovetail on a ramp and under a sight hood. The rear barrel dovetail is filled and the left side of the receiver is mounted with a LYMAN peep sight – fully functional.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are beautiful English walnut, with a smooth checkered pistol grip and checkered wide forearm. Sling swivel studs are mounted at the front and rear positions. There is a raised in a Monte Carlo style. The grain is incredible. The work and fit are incredible. Event the inlet checkered steel buttplate is incredible. We love the wood on this rifle – making it the most attractive Model 64 we’ve ever seen. The pieces have only light wear and pronounced checkering. The LOP measures 13 1/4″” from the front of the trigger to the back of the checkered steel buttplate. The buttplate shows minimal finish loss and is sharp still. The stocks rate in about Excellent overall condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Refinished

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish. There is thinning from operation of the lever, a few marks here and there from handling and storage… and that’s about it… This rifle was NOT used frequently. The markings are clear though softened a bit by the refinish. Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent condition as refinished. That said, we hate calling this one refinished, rather we call it “custom built”…

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None

Our Assessment: Produced from 1933 through 1957 – and one of the many variants of the ’94, the Model 64 is a must-have for any Winchester Lever Action Collection. It was made with a smooth pistol grip and button magazine, ideal for medium-sized game and built true to Winchester’s legacy of strength and quality production – especially during these years. This rifle was someone’s carefully commissioned hunting rifle, upgraded far beyond the work that Winchester would have done outside of a Deluxe – Apparently, this rifle was just too beautiful to use… Please see our pictures and Good luck!