Lot 339:
TOZ (Winchester Wildcat) Model TOZ-78-12 Bolt Action Rifle .22LR
Sold for: $225
Description
A single bolt-action rimfire sporting rifle, marketed under the Winchester Wildcat name and manufactured by TOZ (Tula Arms Plant) in Russia. The rifle is the Model TOZ-78-12, chambered in .22 Long Rifle (.22LR). The rifle features a high-gloss blued finish on the barrel and receiver, contrasted by a bright polished bolt body and handle. The stock is highly figured and varnished wood, featuring checkered panels on the forend and pistol grip. The buttstock is fitted with a black polymer buttpad marked Winchester. The rifle utilizes a detachable box magazine system; one black polymer magazine is included, marked 718-4 in chalk on its side. Factory iron sights are present, consisting of a dovetailed adjustable rear folding leaf sight and a fixed ramp front sight. The receiver is marked TOZ-78-12 and bears the serial number 255MR 11718. The barrel is marked WINCHESTER WILDCAT 22LR and notes that Winchester is a registered trademark of Olin Corporation. Import marks read MADE BY TOZ RUSSIA IMPORTED BY RACO INC MORGAN UT.
Condition report:
The rifle is in very good to excellent overall condition. The blued finish retains high coverage with minor scattered handling marks and light surface scratches consistent with careful use. The polished bolt remains bright with light operational wear. The highly figured wooden stock shows minor cosmetic handling marks and light scratches, notably including some minor finish cracking visible in the wood near the action tang. The bore appears bright with strong rifling. The bolt action appears to function correctly, cycling and locking up smoothly. We have not function-tested this firearm with live ammunition. It is the buyer\'s responsibility to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal firearms laws.
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