The Model 61 was produced by Winchester from 1932 until 1963 in a wide variety of configurations. This particular rifle was manufactured in 1947 in a rare single caliber configuration with octagon barrel. The rifle is marked on the left side of the barrel below the rear safety with the "-WINCHESTER/ PROOF STEEL-"marking followed by "-MODEL 61-", "WINCHESTER / -TRADE MARK-" and "-22 LONG R.-". The two Winchester proof marks are correctly located on the top of the barrel and receiver. The rifle features a silver bead front sight mounted on a dovetail blade and an adjustable sporting rear with a checkered push button safety and magazine tube handle. 3/4 length magazine tube with a 17 groove flat bottom forearm and a smooth pistol grip stock with checkered metal buttplate.

Excellent with approximately 95-97% of the original blue finish remaining. The finish loss is limited to the high edges on the barrel and slide movement wear on tube and bar. The wood is excellent with only light pressure dents and minor handling marks overall. An exceptional, rare Model 61 in 22LR caliber with an octagon barrel.