Winchester Model 61 manufactured in 1950. The rifle has a blued barrel and receiver with oil finished walnut stock and slide. The rifle has a round barrel and is fitted with an adjustable sporting rear sight. The top of the barrel and receiver are stamped with the oval Winchester proof marks. The left side of the barrel is marked: "MADE IN NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S. OF AMERICA/-WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL-" in a two line block followed by: "-WINCHESTER-/-TRADE MARK-" in a two line block and the designation: "-MODEL 61-22.S.L.OR L.R.-". The serial number, "145308" is located on the bottom of the receiver. The lid of the cardboard box has a picture of a squirrel hunting scene printed in red and blue. A white end-label has the Model 61 designation with the serial number, "145308", written on the label in blue ink. The box is complete with all of the original oiled wrapping paper and cardboard packing material and includes the original "MODEL 61 INSTRUCTION MANUAL" and "THE 10 COMMANDMENTS OF SAFETY".