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Scarce Pre-War Winchester Model 61 Slide Action Octagon Barrel Rifle in 22 WRF

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
Scarce Pre-War Winchester Model 61 Slide Action Octagon Barrel Rifle in 22 WRF
Manufactured in 1938. Blade front sight with bead and sporting rear sight on a barrel with the standard proof steel/model designation/trademark information and ".22 W.R.F." stamped on the upper left flat and the two line address/patent pending marking on the upper right flat. Upper tang has been drilled and tapped for a sight mount. 11 groove forearm with smooth pistol grip stock featuring a checkered steel buttplate.
BBL: 24 inch octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 22 WRF
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 35490


Very fine. The barrel retains 85% thinning original blue finish and the frame retains 90% blue finish with some speckling of brown and some minor edge wear. The magazine tube retains approximately half of the blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. The stock and forearm are fine with an overcoat of varnish, some minor dings and scratches.