Winchester Model 100 Carbine 308 Win 18 1/2″ Semi Auto Rifle 1967 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,050.00
LSB#: LSB251103DH006
Make: Winchester
Model: 100 Carbine
Serial Number: 174294
Year of Manufacture: 1967
Caliber: 308 Winchester
Action Type: Semi-Automatic, gas piston driven
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “Winchester Trade Mark, Model 100 Made in USA, Cal 308 Win, Win Proof Steel” The left side of the receiver is marked with the serial number.
Barrel Length: 18 1/2″
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed into a ramp soldered to the barrel. The rear sight is an adjustable folding U notch. There is a Williams receiver peep sight installed on the left side of the receiver. The top of the receiver is drilled and tapped for a scope base.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a one piece smooth walnut.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: One 4 Rd factory mag in Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. There is some stubborn fouling, mostly on the lands. In my opinion the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its metal finish. There are light scratches, handling marks, and scattered corrosion staining. There are spots of thinning bluing on the leading edges. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action function correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: 1-magazine.
Our Assessment: This Winchester Model 100 Carbine dates to 1967 and represents one of Winchester’s most ambitious postwar sporting rifle designs, blending traditional aesthetics with modern semi-automatic operation. Introduced in the early 1960s, the Model 100 was Winchester’s answer to the growing demand for a lightweight, fast-handling autoloading deer rifle chambered in contemporary cartridges. In carbine form, with its shortened barrel and compact profile, the Model 100 was marketed toward hunters who wanted the familiarity of walnut and blued steel paired with quicker follow-up shots, all produced during the New Haven era of Winchester Repeating Arms.
The 18 1/2 inch barrel is chambered in .308 Winchester and retains a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion present, though stubborn fouling is noted primarily on the lands, resulting in a 9 out of 10 bore rating. Approximately 95 percent of the original blued finish remains, with light scratches, handling marks, and scattered corrosion staining consistent with careful field use. There is some thinning of the bluing along leading edges, but markings remain clear and legible, and the rifle presents as a well-preserved example of this model.
The smooth walnut stock is configured in the classic Winchester sporting style, complementing the carbine’s balanced proportions. Sighting equipment includes a beaded front blade on a ramp, an adjustable folding U-notch rear sight, and a Williams receiver-mounted peep sight installed on the left side, offering multiple sighting options. The receiver is also drilled and tapped for a scope base. Mechanically, the gas-piston-driven action functions correctly, and the rifle includes one factory four-round magazine in Very Good condition. Overall, this Model 100 Carbine stands as a solid, attractive example of Winchester’s mid-century semi-automatic sporting rifle, retaining strong condition and classic appeal. Please see our photos and good luck on your bid! MF
