Manufactured in 1947 (and subsequently upgraded), the only year that this configuration, round barrel and .22 short only, was offered according to "Winchester Slide Action Rifles: Volume II" by Ned Schwing. Blued barrel with beaded blade front sight, elevation adjustable rear sight, and standard Winchester markings, including the all important "22 SHORT". The receiver is blued and shows the Winchester "WP" proof as well as the non-factory added red filled "WINCHESTER/TRADE MARK" roll stamp on the left side. Lightly figured 17-groove forend and pistol grip stock with checkered steel buttplate. Provenance: The Marvin L. Cole Collection

Very fine as upgraded to current configuration, retaining 98% professionally restored blue finish with subsequent minor handling evidence mostly on the left of the receiver. The wood shows a 2 inch scratch in the left of the wrist; otherwise, it is very fine with a few minor marks. Mechanically excellent.