The Model 61 was developed by Winchester in an attempt to keep pace with its competitors hammerless .22 rifles. Model 61s were produced from 1932 to 1963, this variation (Magnum) was only produced from 1960 to 1963 with this example manufactured in 1962. It features a dovetail beaded blade front sight, elevation adjustable rear sight, the top of the receiver is grooved for scope mounting, tubular magazine, correct "A" marks visible below serial number, 17 groove flat bottom slide and pistol grip stock with a black plastic buttplate with "WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO" in a circle.