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Pre-War Winchester Model 61 Slide Action Rifle in 22 LR for Shot Only

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:375.00 USD Estimated At:900.00 - 1,500.00 USD
Pre-War Winchester Model 61 Slide Action Rifle in 22 LR for Shot Only
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Estimate: $900 - 1500
Manufactured in 1938, there is a single bead front sight, the barrel is marked "WINCHESTER/PROOF STEEL", "MODEL 61", "WINCHESTER/TRADE MARK" and ".22 L.R.--FOR SHOT ONLY--". The Winchester proofs are marked on the top center of the receiver and barrel. The top rear tang is drilled and tapped for sight mounting with filler screws installed. The front of the receiver by the magazine tube is marked "41". Mounted on an 11 groove semi-flat bottom forearm and smooth pistol grip stock with checkered steel buttplate. It appears the barrel is a custom made "shot only" as the serial number on this 61 falls outside the range for shot or smoothbores.
BBL: 24 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 22 LR Shot
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 30450
Condition: Very good with custom barrel with 95% original blue finish with some cycling wear, a few light scratches and rub marks and the rear sight dovetail has been welded in and blued. The wood is very good, with scattered scratches and dings.