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World War II Production Winchester Model 61 Slide Action Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military / Long Guns - Rifles Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,400.00 USD
World War II Production Winchester Model 61 Slide Action Rifle
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World War II Production Winchester Model 61 Slide Action Rifle

Manufactured in early 1942. Has a nickel beaded blade front sight and an elevation adjustable rear sight. The barrel has the second style marking along with the "W/P" proofmark at the breech end. The "W/P" proofmark is also stamped on the top of the receiver. The top tang is tapped for a peep sight with filler screws installed. Mounted on a 17 groove flat bottom walnut forearm and smooth pistol grip stock with a checkered steel buttplate.

Manufacture: Winchester
Model: 61
BBL: 24 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 22 S L LR
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 63678

Excellent, 90% plus of the original blue finish remains with some cycling and high edge wear along with some scattered minor scratches and dings. The tang holes are a later addition. The wood is very fine with scattered light scratches and dings. Mechanically excellent.