Manufactured in 1941. This is a very desirable example of a rare smooth bore .22 LR Shot Model 61 rifle featuring standard Winchester markings including the factory oval proof on the barrel and rare grooved top receiver and "-22 L. RIFLE-/-FOR SHOT ONLY-" following the barrel legend and a single bead front sight. Mounted on a 17 groove flat bottom forearm and smooth pistol grip stock with checkered steel buttplate.

Excellent. The rifle retains 97% plus of bright original high polish blue finish showing some minor cycling wear. A few patches of minor pitting on the receiver at the rear, and there is a barely noticeable spot of dark corrosion at the muzzle and on the magazine tube. The refinished wood is very fine with a few minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.