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LOT 3033
Winchester Model 61 Slide Action Rifle
in Scarce .22 Winchester Magnum
with Original Box -
Serial no. 325198, 22
Winchester magnum
RF cal., 24 inch round
bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. The Model 61
was developed by Winchester in an attempt to
keep pace with its competitors hammerless .22
rifles. Model 61s were produced from 1932 to 1963,
this variation (Magnum) was only produced from 1960 to 1963 with this example
manufactured in 1961. Dovetailed, beaded blade front and elevation adjustable
rear notch sights, standard barrel markings and Winchester “WP” proofs on the
barrel and receiver at the breech, grooved receiver top for scope mounting, and
serrated trigger and hammer catch. 17-groove slide handle and smooth pistol grip
stock with checkered hard rubber Winchester buttplate. Includes original box.
CONDITION: Very fine with 95% original blue finish on the barrel, magazine, and receiver. Some light slide retraction marks on the barrel sides, and some
small handling marks. The refinished wood is also very fine with a few small dings. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
LOT 3035
Winchester Model 61 Slide Action Rifle in Very Scarce
.22 LR Only - Serial no. 179672, 22 LR cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue finish,
walnut stock. Manufactured in 1952. Beaded blade front and elevation
adjustable rear notch sights, second style barrel inscription, Winchester “WP” proofs on
the barrel and receiver at the breech, serrated trigger and hammer lock, matching serial
numbers on the round top receiver and trigger guard
assembly, and correct non-drilled upper tang. 17 groove slide handle and
smooth pistol grip stock with checkered blue steel buttplate.
CONDITION: Excellent with 97% plus bright original blue remaining, light handling marks, and some mild
slide retraction marks on the barrel. The wood is very fine with some gapping around the upper tang, and
scattered small dings. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 3034
Winchester Model 61 Slide Action Rifle in Desirable .22 L.R.
Shot Only with Rare Non-Counterbored “Straight Through”
Smoothbore Barrel - Serial no. 217969, 22 LR Shot gauge, 24 inch round bbl.,
blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1955. 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 blue steel buttplate.
CONDITION: Excellent with 98% original blue finish, some very light cycling marks on the slide
bar, and scattered light handling marks. There is a small chip at the right rear of the slide handle,
otherwise the wood is also very fine with some small dings. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000