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Scare Second Year Production Winchester Model 61 Slide Action Rifle with Octagon Barrel Chambered in

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Scare Second Year Production Winchester Model 61 Slide Action Rifle with Octagon Barrel Chambered in
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Scarce Second Year Production Winchester Model 61 Slide Action Rifle with Octagon Barrel Chambered in .22 Long R.

This example was manufactured in late 1932, the first year of production. This rifle is chambered for ".22 Long R." which is rare as most were chambered for ".22 S L LR". The barrel has a brass bead front sight and an elevation adjustable rear sight. There is also a tang mounted peep sight. The barrel has the first style inscription and the oval "W/P" proofmark on top at the breech end. The proofmark is also stamped on top of the receiver. Mounted on an 11 groove flat bottom walnut forearm and pistol grip stock with checkered steel buttplate.

Manufacture: Winchester
Model: 61
BBL: 24 inch octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 22 LR
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 8331

Very fine, 90% plus of the original blue finish remains with some cycling and high edge wear along with some scattered minor scratches. The revarnished wood is also very fine with scattered minor dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent. A very rare and desirable Winchester Model 61 Slide Action Rifle!