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Lot 86:Two Winchester Slide Action Rifles

December 2nd, 2016|Rock Island, IL

Lot 86:Two Winchester Slide Action Rifles

December 2nd, 2016|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$1,600 - $2,250

A) Winchester Model 61 Slide Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1957. Features a dovetailed beaded blade front and elevation adjustable rear sporting notch sights, standard barrel markings, and the Winchester oval "WP" proof stamped on top of the barrel and receiver at the breech. Mounted on a 17 groove extension slide handle and smooth pistol grip stock with a checkered steel buttplate.

ConditionExcellent with 98% plus original blue finish, light handling marks, and some small cycling marks on the barrel and magazine tube. The wood is also excellent with scattered slight handling marks and a few small dings on the slide handle. Mechanically excellent.

Details

ManufacturerWinchester

Model61

TypeRifle

Serial number

ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun

Caliber / Gauge22 S L L R

Barrel24 inch round

Finishblue

Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL

Catalog page42

B) Winchester Model 62A Slide Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1951. Fitted with a beaded blade front and elevation adjustable rear sporting notch sights, standard barrel markings and the Winchester oval "WP" proof on top of the barrel and receiver at the breech. Mounted on a 17 groove extension slide handle and smooth straight grip stock with a checkered hard rubber Winchester buttplate.

ConditionVery fine with 90% plus of the original blue finish, cycling marks on the magazine tube and barrel, small handling marks, and a small area of pitting on the left side of the barrel forward of the slide handle. The wood is also very fine with handling marks, small scratches, and some minor dings on the buttplate. Mechanically excellent.