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“experimental” type barrel chambered for the .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire cartridge. The barrel lacks the standard inscription and is simply hand stamped “.22 W.M.R.” on the left side with Winchester “WP” proofs on the barrel and receiver at the breech. Similar experimental style barrel markings are pictured on page 90 of “Winchester Slide Action Rifles: Volume II” by Ned Schwing. Beaded blade front and elevation adjustable rear notch sights, groove top receiver, and serrated trigger and hammer catch. 17 groove slide handle and smooth pistol grip stock with checkered Winchester composite buttplate.
CONDITION: Very fine with 97% bright original blue finish, slide retraction marks visible on the barrel, and some light spotting on the magazine tube. The refinished wood is also very fine with some small dings. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 5,500 - 9,500
LOT 41
Unique Winchester Model 61 Slide Action Rifle with Experimental .22 WMR Barrel - Serial no. 281713, 22 WMR cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1960, this Winchester Model 61 features a unique
LOT 42
Winchester Model 61 Slide Action Rifle in Desirable .22 L.R. Shot Only with Very Scarce Non-Counterbored “Straight Through” Smoothbore Barrel - Serial no. 231760, 22 LR Shot cal., 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 (pictured rifle is serial number 231733, less than 30 from this example!) 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 97% original blue finish remaining, some light spotting and faint surface pitting on the barrel and right top receiver, mild slide retraction marks, traces of light spotting on the receiver. The wood is also excellent with some small scratches and dings and trace of spotting on the buttplate. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 5,500 - 8,500