Lot 16: Winchester Model 61 Slide Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1951. Has a nickel bead front sight, Williams dove tail filler, and an elevation adjustable tang mounted rear sight. The barrel has the three line legend, two line model/caliber marking and is stamped with the "W/P" in an oval proofmark at the breech end. This proofmark is repeated at the front of the top of the receiver. Mounted on a 17 groove flat bottom walnut forearm and smooth pistol grip stock with checkered steel buttplate.

Excellent overall, retaining 98% plus bright original blue finish with a few minor handling marks. The stock is also excellent with a few minor dings at the heel. Mechanically excellent.