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Winchester Model 61 Slide Action Rifle with Octagon Barrel Chambered in .22 Short

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Winchester Model 61 Slide Action Rifle with Octagon Barrel Chambered in .22 Short
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Winchester Model 61 Slide Action Rifle with Octagon Barrel Chambered in .22 Short

Manufactured in 1946. The octagon barrel has the first style inscription, the only marking used on octagon barrels. Has a nickel beaded blade front sight and an elevation adjustable rear sight. The "W/P" in an oval proofmark is stamped on the top rear of the barrel and top front of the receiver. Mounted on a 17 groove flat bottom walnut forearm and smooth pistol grip stock with checkered steel buttplate.

Manufacture: Winchester
Model: 61
BBL: 24 inch octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 22 short
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 75616

Very fine, 85% plus of the original blue finish remains with cycling and high edge wear along with some scattered minor scratches and a spot of cleaned oxidation. The wood is fine with scattered dents, scratches and minor flaking of the finish. Mechanically excellent.