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LOT 3043
Rare Prototype Winchester Model 61 Slide Action Rifle in .22 W.R.F - Serial no. 141314, 22 WRF 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, the magnum variation entered production in 1960, and was only produced until 1963. This prototype example shows just how early Winchester
considered chambering the Model 61 in the magnum cartridge. The serial number of this example dates to 1950, and it shows all the standard
markings and features of a Model 61 from that period, including, surprisingly, a correct “22 W.R.F.” roll mark on the barrel. The front face of the receiver is also stamped “W.R.F.” as the
standard production models would be later, along with the letters “EX”, signifying this example as experimental. It features a beaded blade front sight, elevation adjustable rear sight, smooth top of the receiver, and is mounted with a 17-groove flat bottom slide handle and pistol grip stock with a checkered steel buttplate.
CONDITION: Excellent as a factory prototype, retains 97% plus of the original blue finish with some light wear on the barrel and magazine from operation of the slide handle. The wood is also
excellent with a few scattered very light handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 3044 Excellent Winchester Model 1890 Slide Action Rifle in Desirable .22 W.R.F. - Serial no. 686176A, 22 WRF cal., 24 inch octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1923, it has standard markings including Winchester factory oval proofs on the barrel and receiver at the breech, as well as “W.R.F.” on the front face of the receiver. It is fitted with beaded blade front and elevation adjustable notch rear sights. It’s mounted with a 12-groove slide handle and a smooth straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Excellent, retains 90% plus of the original blue finish with slide retraction marks, some scattered patches on the magazine having thinned to a
smooth grey patina and some scattered light handling marks. The wood is also excellent with some scattered light handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
Pre-World War II Winchester Model 61 Octagon Barrel Slide Action Rifle in Scarce .22 Long Rifle
- Serial no. 28721, 22 LR cal., 24 inch octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1937. The rifle is in a scarce .22 Long Rifle
configuration with an octagon barrel, which Winchester offered from 1932-1946. The upper left barrel flat is marked with the Winchester proof steel, model, trademark, and caliber markings, while the upper right has the standard two-line address/patent marking. It is fitted with beaded blade front sight, Marble’s filler in the rear dovetail, and a Marble’s peep sight mounted on the upper tang. Mounted with an 11-groove slide handle and smooth pistol grip stock with a checkered steel buttplate. CONDITION: Extremely fine, retains 85% plus of the original blue finish with some light wear on the bottom of the barrel and magazine from operation of the slide handle. The reoiled wood is very fine with a few scattered minor dings. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,500 - 3,750
LOT 3046
Exceptional Winchester Model 61 Magnum Slide Action Rifle with Original Box - Serial no. 348342, 22 Win Magnum RF cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue
finish, walnut stock. The Model 61 Magnum was only
manufactured circa 1960 to 1963 after the .22 Win. Mag. was developed in 1959. The rifle has standard markings and features. Includes the original box. CONDITION: Excellent plus, retains 99% plus original blue finish with a few scattered very light handling marks. The also excellent plus wood has only the slightest handling marks. Mechanically excellent. The box is excellent with
some light handling/storage wear. Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 3047
Winchester Model 62A Slide Action Gallery Style Rifle with Box - Serial no. 218092, 22 short cal., 23 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock.
Manufactured in 1947. Beaded blade front and elevation adjustable rear sights, Winchester “WP” proofs on the barrel and receiver at the breech, correct triangular cut “gallery” loading port, and red filled “WINCHESTER/TRADE MARK” roll stamp on the left side of the receiver.
Smooth pistol grip stock and 17 groove round forearm, and checkered Winchester buttplate. Includes original picture box with “SPECIAL” ink stamp on the end label.
CONDITION: Near mint as custom upgraded to current configuration, retaining 99% plus professionally blue finish with minimal handling marks and slight loss of red in the “N” in “WINCHESTER” on the receiver. Box is very fine with a small hole in the lid and vibrant coloration. Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
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LOT 3045