.220 Swift Target Rifle - Special Order - 1953

This is a rare .220 Swift target rifle produced by special order in 1953.  Winchester pulled the target rifle from their catalogs beginning in 1951 and they did not return as a regular production offering until 1955. All target rifles produced in 1952-1954 were a result of special order.  This rifle is a properly configured "No. 2" target rifle (the basic features of target rifles produced between 1937 and 1951), with the exception of a rear sight dovetail in the barrel and fitted with a Lyman 12S slight slot blank (the correct production blank for a factory dovetail not fitted with a sight). It presents in all factory-original configuration and finishes.  It is a high-condition rifle grading in NRA excellent condition.  The original bluing on the rifle is near perfect - grading at 99% with no edge wear, rubs or notable handling marks. The bore of the 26" stainless barrel is outstanding under the borescope, with absolutely no pitting, throat erosion, or heat damage. The original Winche