.257 Roberts Standard Rifle - 1951

This .257 Roberts standard rifle was produced in February, 1951. It is a high-condition rifle with all factory finishes and in original configuration. It grades in NRA excellent, approaching perfect condition. Just 2% of pre-64 model 70 rifles were chambered .257 Roberts, making this chambering scarce and highly collectible. The exceptional condition of this rifle make it particularly rare and desirable. The stock is a deep colored piece of American walnut which retains its factory finish in near-perfect condition. The factory steel buttplate is intact with no visible wear. There are no noteworthy blemishes in the stock. No cracks or stains and the checkering is crisp with no issues. The original bluing is near perfect - grading at 98% with just a hint of edge wear. The bottom metal is excellent. There is a small scuff on the left, rear side of the receiver, and a hint of thinning on the top of the barrel, just forward of the stock. These are both just very slight imperfections on a tr