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LOT 51
Winchester Model 61 Slide Action Rifle in Desirable .22 L.R. Shot Only with Very Scarce
Non-Counterbored “Straight Through” Smoothbore Barrel - Serial no. 242669, 22 LR Shot gauge, 24 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1956. Single bead sight, standard barrel
markings, Winchester WP” proofs on the barrel and receiver at the breech, serrated trigger and hammer lock, groove
top receiver for scope mounting, and matching numbers on the receiver and trigger guard assembly. A similar “straight through”
smoothbore rifle is pictured on page 48 of “Winchester Slide Action Rifles: Volume II” by Ned Schwing and Schwing notes that they may be rarer than the scarce Routledge bored rifles! 17 groove slide handle and smooth pistol grip stock with checkered buttplate. CONDITION: Excellent with 97% plus bright original blue finish with mild retraction wear and some scattered light
handling marks. The reoiled wood is very fine with a few very small scattered dings. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: The James Windy Collection. Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
with som
LOT 52 Excellent Winchester Model 1890 Slide Action Rifle in Desirable .22 WRF - Serial no. 383124A, 22 WRF cal., 24 inch octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1909. Beaded blade front and special order Winchester 32A adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sights, fifth style barrel inscription, Winchester “WP” proofs on the barrel and receiver at the breech, Third Model receiver with exposed locking lugs, “W.R.F.” marking on front of receiver, flip up
peep sight on the upper tang, and matching numbers on the lower tang and receiver. 12 groove slide handle and plain straight grip stock with blue steel crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Excellent with 97% bright original blue finish, well-defined markings, crisp proofs, mild handling and cycling marks, and a slightly thinning brown patina on the magazine tube. The wood is very fine
e small dings and some edge wear. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
last recorded year of production. Features beaded blade front and elevation adjustable rear notch sights, standard barrel markings, Winchester “WP” proofs on the barrel and receiver at the breech, and matching serial numbers on the upper and lower receiver groups. Fitted with a flat bottom grooved walnut forearm and smooth pistol grip stock with checkered plastic Winchester buttplate. Includes correct period replacement box, manual, and hang tag. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% of original blue finish with minimal handling marks and sight spotting on the inside of the lower receiver. Mechanically excellent. Box is very good. Provenance: The Marvin L. Cole Collection.
LOT 53
Winchester Model 61 Slide Action Rifle with Box - Serial no. 341522, 22 S L LR cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1964, the
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500 69