Winchester Model 1910 SLR .401 Cal.
HC5000 ~ This is the hard to find Winchester Model 1910 SLR (Self Loading Rifle) that was introduced in 1910 and in the largest caliber of the SLR series, .401 Winchester. This has a quick take-down feature that is simply activated by depressing a small protrusion below a take-down screw just forward of the tang. Most of the fore-ends on these have cracked over the years due to the punishing recoil of the heavy action. This one has only a small hairline beginning near lower receiver, see thumbnail. However, there are some heavy dings to fore stock. The 20" nickel steel barrel has about 95% blue and retains the original buck horn rear and blade front sight. The receiver sides had seen some pitting and a cold blue had been applied to protect metal. The overall appearance is pleasing. The hard rubber butt plate has cracked and a screw has been added to retain the lower portion. Many of these were used by prison guards and police unitS&Was a very popular and deadly high powered firearm in its' day. This particular one was made in 1917 with serial number 139xx.
