Originally Posted by Ghostrider
Are there records to show what caliber it was originally?
None that that I know of or can't think of. $1500 doesn't sound that far off if it is as Doc asks. And it is in good shape and bluing. Also check that serial number etched on the bolt, does it match the receiver sn#? Once in a while nice period winchester barrels come available in and basically they will screw right on and headspace correctly with little work. If the rifle is nice I would buy it.