#81 • c.1925 Winchester Model 54 .270 WCF Rifle

Part of March 2025 Firepower Auction (timed auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $225.00

Status: Sold

Category: Firearms

Manufacturer: Winchester Type: Rifle/Bolt Action Model: Model 54 Caliber: 270 W.C.F Barrel Length: 24" Optics: N/A ATF Form 4473 Required: Yes Log: 2575 S/N: 5490 Ref #: N/A Notes: The Winchester Model 54 is a classic American bolt-action rifle, introduced in 1925 as Winchester’s first commercially successful bolt-action design. Chambered in .270 Winchester (WCF), this model helped popularize the cartridge, which would go on to become one of the most respected big game calibers in North America. The Model 54 was the forerunner to the legendary Model 70, and its influence is still seen in modern bolt-action rifle design. This example, serial number 5490, dates to the first year of production in 1925, placing it among the earliest Model 54 rifles manufactured. It features a 24-inch barrel and a straight comb walnut stock with factory checkering on the grip and forend. The rifle is equipped with a steel floorplate and a Mauser-style action with dual locking lugs and a wing-type safety. It retains its original iron sights, with a hooded front blade and an adjustable rear sight mounted to the barrel. Chambered in .270 Winchester Center Fire (.270 WCF), the rifle delivers muzzle velocities of approximately 3,000 feet per second with 130-grain loads, offering flat-shooting, high-energy performance ideal for deer, elk, and similar game. The Model 54's controlled-round feed and solid bolt construction made it a trusted companion for early 20th-century hunters. This example is in honest, original condition, showing consistent patina throughout and areas of pitting to the metal surfaces, particularly on the barrel and receiver. The walnut stock exhibits age-appropriate handling marks and wear but retains its original finish and character. The action cycles properly, and all components appear mechanically functional. As an early-production example of Winchester’s first successful bolt-action sporting rifle, this Model 54 offers historical significance and a glimpse into the transitional period of American riflemaking—bridging the gap between classic sporting arms and the era of modern precision bolt guns. Please see the photographs for more details, or contact us at 907-570-7050 or email us at FFL@alaskapremierauctions.com / Admin@alaskapremierauctions.com to schedule an in-person preview of the firearm.  ***All federal firearm background checks are conducted in-house, please allow pick-up times to reflect paperwork processing time (approx. 30-45 minutes).