Gun Collectors Dream Auction #78 Mixed Firearms

Winchester Model 74 Semi-Automatic .22 LR Rifle

This auction ended on October 11, 2025.

Start price: $10

Estimated price: $150 - $300

Buyer's Premium: 12%

Sold for: $150

Description

A vintage Winchester Model 74 semi-automatic .22 LR rifle, featuring a blued steel barrel and receiver paired with a full-length plain wooden stock. Visible markings include “MADE IN NEW HAVEN, CONN – WINCHESTER – MODEL 74 – U.S. OF AMERICA – TRADE MARK – .22 L. RIFLE -” and the serial number “32126”. Winchester “WP” proof marks are present on the barrel and receiver. The rifle is equipped with a fixed front sight, an adjustable rear sight, a safety lever marked “S” and “F”, and a checkered hard rubber butt plate.


Condition report:

The overall condition indicates significant wear consistent with age and use, exhibiting substantial loss of bluing, scattered areas of surface rust on metal components, and numerous scratches and dents across the wooden stock.