Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this semi-automatic short-stroke gas piston carbine for a penny-start auction, this is a Winchester Model 100 Carbine.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Winchester Repeating Arms Company - New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Model: Model 100 Carbine
Serial: 151736
Date of Manufacture: 1966
Caliber: .243 Winchester
Finish: Factory Blued High-Polish Ordnance Steel
Barrel Length: 18.5" Ordnance Steel Barrel
Optics/Sights: Hooded Ramp Front Sight w/ Folding Leaf Rear Sight & Receiver Tapped for Optics Mounts
Stock/Grips: Smooth American Walnut Carbine Stock w/ Barrel Band, Pistol Grip Cap, Sling Swivels, and Custom Embossed Leather Sling
Action: Semi-Automatic Short-Stroke Gas Piston Carbine w/ Three-Lug Rotating Bolt Lockup, Cross-Bolt Safety, and Detachable Box Magazine Feed
Markings: Left side of barrel stamped "-WINCHESTER- / -TRADE MARK- / MODEL 100 - MADE IN U.S.A. - / -CAL. 243 WIN.- / WIN. PROOF STEEL="; receiver bridge stamped serial "151736".
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Introduced in 1961 as the companion firearm to the iconic lever-action Model 88, the Winchester Model 100 was engineered to provide American hunters with a sleek, fast-handling semi-automatic sporting firearm. Manufactured at Winchester's famed New Haven, Connecticut facility, the Model 100 utilized a sophisticated gas-operated action paired w/ a solid steel solid-top receiver and a three-lug rotating breech bolt lockup. In 1967, Winchester expanded the line by offering the specialized Model 100 Carbine, featuring a shortened 18.5-inch barrel secured by a steel front barrel band and paired w/ a smooth-finished walnut stock without checkering. Engineered specifically to handle modern high-pressure cartridges like the .243 Winchester, .308 Winchester, and .358 Winchester, the Model 100 delivered bolt-action level lockup strength w/ rapid semi-automatic cycling reliability in a brush-friendly configuration. Discontinued in 1973, the Winchester Model 100 Carbine remains an enduring favorite among classic American sporting rifle collectors and whitetail hunters alike.
This specific example is an authentic Winchester Model 100 Carbine manufactured in 1966, bearing serial number 151736. Chambered in the flat-shooting .243 Winchester cartridge, it features an 18.5-inch steel barrel finished in Winchester's rich high-polish blue finish w/ a factory front steel barrel band. The metal components exhibit high overall aesthetic preservation w/ deep blue luster, crisp barrel roll-marks, and clean receiver contours. The smooth American walnut stock shows rich grain depth, tight wood-to-metal fit, and minor handling wear consistent w/ careful field ownership. Upgrading this carbine package, it comes fitted w/ quick-detach sling swivels holding a premium Torel "Top Grain Cowhide" leather sling artfully embossed w/ a detailed whitetail buck portrait. Mechanically, the gas-operated rotating bolt action hand-cycles smoothly, lockup is rock-solid, and the 18.5-inch .243 Win bore remains mirror-bright w/ sharp rifling throughout. Offered complete w/ its original detachable box magazine and custom embossed leather sling, this vintage Winchester Model 100 Carbine represents a superb investment-grade hunting firearm.
Contents:
Model: Model 100 Carbine
Serial: 151736
Date of Manufacture: 1966
Caliber: .243 Winchester
Finish: Factory Blued High-Polish Ordnance Steel
Barrel Length: 18.5" Ordnance Steel Barrel
Optics/Sights: Hooded Ramp Front Sight w/ Folding Leaf Rear Sight & Receiver Tapped for Optics Mounts
Stock/Grips: Smooth American Walnut Carbine Stock w/ Barrel Band, Pistol Grip Cap, Sling Swivels, and Custom Embossed Leather Sling
Action: Semi-Automatic Short-Stroke Gas Piston Carbine w/ Three-Lug Rotating Bolt Lockup, Cross-Bolt Safety, and Detachable Box Magazine Feed
Markings: Left side of barrel stamped "-WINCHESTER- / -TRADE MARK- / MODEL 100 - MADE IN U.S.A. - / -CAL. 243 WIN.- / WIN. PROOF STEEL="; receiver bridge stamped serial "151736".
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Introduced in 1961 as the companion firearm to the iconic lever-action Model 88, the Winchester Model 100 was engineered to provide American hunters with a sleek, fast-handling semi-automatic sporting firearm. Manufactured at Winchester's famed New Haven, Connecticut facility, the Model 100 utilized a sophisticated gas-operated action paired w/ a solid steel solid-top receiver and a three-lug rotating breech bolt lockup. In 1967, Winchester expanded the line by offering the specialized Model 100 Carbine, featuring a shortened 18.5-inch barrel secured by a steel front barrel band and paired w/ a smooth-finished walnut stock without checkering. Engineered specifically to handle modern high-pressure cartridges like the .243 Winchester, .308 Winchester, and .358 Winchester, the Model 100 delivered bolt-action level lockup strength w/ rapid semi-automatic cycling reliability in a brush-friendly configuration. Discontinued in 1973, the Winchester Model 100 Carbine remains an enduring favorite among classic American sporting rifle collectors and whitetail hunters alike.
This specific example is an authentic Winchester Model 100 Carbine manufactured in 1966, bearing serial number 151736. Chambered in the flat-shooting .243 Winchester cartridge, it features an 18.5-inch steel barrel finished in Winchester's rich high-polish blue finish w/ a factory front steel barrel band. The metal components exhibit high overall aesthetic preservation w/ deep blue luster, crisp barrel roll-marks, and clean receiver contours. The smooth American walnut stock shows rich grain depth, tight wood-to-metal fit, and minor handling wear consistent w/ careful field ownership. Upgrading this carbine package, it comes fitted w/ quick-detach sling swivels holding a premium Torel "Top Grain Cowhide" leather sling artfully embossed w/ a detailed whitetail buck portrait. Mechanically, the gas-operated rotating bolt action hand-cycles smoothly, lockup is rock-solid, and the 18.5-inch .243 Win bore remains mirror-bright w/ sharp rifling throughout. Offered complete w/ its original detachable box magazine and custom embossed leather sling, this vintage Winchester Model 100 Carbine represents a superb investment-grade hunting firearm.
Contents:
Winchester Model 100 Carbine .243 Win Semi-Automatic Carbine, Torel Embossed Leather Sling w/ Swivels, and (1) Factory Detachable Box Magazine.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
Any orders placed with magazines that are not compliant with your state, county, or city regulations will not ship with your order.
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Payment Details
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Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1202926821 |
BidPrice: |
0.51 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-09-20 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
860 |
