Need information about a Winslow rifle

[GRAYHAIR]

Hello,
I am new to the forum. I was hoping that the smart people on this forum would be able to give me some information about a rifle I got a few months ago. I bought it off of a gentleman in south Texas, and he told me that he had bought it from a friend estate that had passed away, and that he had it a long time. He told me that he thought that is was a Winslow custom rifle. The bore looks like new. I have looked on the web site trying to find out more information.
Here is what I would like to know if possible

1. who is the maker for the rifle?
2. How old could it be?
3. If it is a Winslow rifle, what grade would it be?

Here is the information on it.

1. 22-250
2. FN Supreme action
3. Serial # 2017
4. 24" barrel
5. 10 power fixed AO Zeizz scope
6. Has multiple inlays on the stock
7. Lots of hand carving in stock

I would appreciate any help.
Thanks,
Grayhair

 

[dryhumor]

Winslow was the principal of the operation. A fellow named Albrekt (sp?) was the stock maker. I met Mr Albrekt in 2012-13 it seems like. I purchased several stock blanks from the business before they closed shop. There were several pattern stocks still there, and what you have appears to be of their style, but not sure about the carving. They used a lot of Sako and Mauser actions, and a good many Douglas barrels.

The last operation was in Camden South Carolina. Winslow Arms. I can’t remember the town in Florida that they relocated from. I met an older than me guy some years ago that had worked part time for them in Camden, I haven’t seen him around in awhile, so not sure he’s still around.

The Albrekts had legal documented ivory that was used to embellish many of their stocks. I can’t tell by your pics how much/if ivory is in your stock or not. The diamond under the grip appears to be. At the time of his death, Mr Albrekt had a complete tusk, and a part tusk.

The gunsmith in Camden had been there awhile, but I never knew his name, or how long he was with the business. I have seen a few Winslow rifles locally in state, at gun shows from time to time, I also have seen them periodically on auction sites.

The operation changed hands maybe a year or so after Albrekts death. All the rifle blanks, shotgun blanks (nice ones too), and leftover barrels were sold off. The new owner made it into a basic guns and ammo operation.

There are or were, catalog pages on the internet showing several stock styles, I’m thinking these pages were from the ‘70s. Guns International may have some pictures of Winslow rifles, they aren’t as quick to delete content as GB.

 

[butchlambert]

They were a very gaudy rifle built in the 60s I believe. IMHO, I believe they appealed to people that taste was in their mouth as my Wife says. I do understand that the work was quality.