Manufactured in 1932, the first year of production. The rifle is in a scarce .22 Long Rifle configuration with an octagon barrel, which Winchester offered from 1932 to 1946. It is fitted with a King mirror reflector beaded blade front sight, elevation adjustable rear sight and King tang sight. The upper left barrel flat has the Model 61 legend and the upper right barrel flat has the two-line address marking. A Winchester factory oval proof is stamped on the receiver and barrel. Mounted on a 11-groove forearm and smooth pistol grip stock fitted with a checkered steel buttplate.

Very fine. The rifle retains 90% plus original blue finish showing loss from cycling and some minor muzzle wear. There are a few small patches of spotting/pitting on the receiver. The refinished wood is very fine with some minor to moderate dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent.