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Lot 5:Winchester 61 Rifle 22 LR

May 3rd, 2008|Rock Island, IL

Lot 5:Winchester 61 Rifle 22 LR

May 3rd, 2008|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$3,000 - $4,000

Scarce Winchester Model 61 Smooth Bore Slide Action Rifle

An excellent example of the smoothbore rifle as manufactured by Winchester in 1949. Equipped with a brass bead front sight and manufactured without a rear sight. 3/4 magazine tube, barrel markings are "MODEL 61 -- 22 L. RIFLE / ---FOR SHOT ONLY---". These smoothbore rifles are seldom encountered and variations exist. Seventeen groove flat bottom forearm with a plain pistol grip stock and checkered metal buttplate.

ConditionExcellent, approximately 97% bright original finish remaining showing only scattered faint to light scratches on the magazine tube and some minor spotting on the right side of the receiver. There is some scattered surface rust present on barrel and other areas of the receiver. The wood is excellent with numerous scattered scratches and dings. Mechanically excellent.

Details

ManufacturerWinchester

Model61

TypeRifle

Serial number

ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun

Caliber / Gauge22 LR

Barrel24 inch round

Finishblue

Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL