Manufactured in 1959 in the highly desirable and much sought after 22 short caliber. The rifle features a dovetail front sight and a sporting type rear sight on a barrel marked with standard markings followed by "22 SHORT" on the left side ahead of the rear sight. The factory proof is stamped on the receiver and barrel. The receiver is grooved for scope mounting and marked "WINCHESTER / TRADE MARK" highlighted in red on the left side. Nicely figured pistol grip stock with checkered forearm and grip area with a Winchester grip cap and checkered Winchester buttplate. Complete with box numbered to the gun and hanging tag.

Near mint. The rifle retains over 99% blue finish with numerous minor scratches on the magazine. The wood is also near mint with the exception of a professionally repaired hairline crack on the forearm (right side). The checkering is sharp. Mechanically excellent. The box is excellent.