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LOT 3051
Winchester Model 90 Slide Action Rifle with
Scarce Round Barrel in .22 LR - Serial no. 800501, 22 LR cal., 23 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. This is an example of a late
production Winchester Model 90 with scarce round barrel in rare .22 long rifle caliber. Correct twelfth style barrel inscription, Winchester “WP” proofs
on the barrel and receiver at the breech, matching serial numbers on the receiver and lower tang, third model receiver with exposed locking lugs, three-line trademark on the
upper tang, and checkered hammer spur. The replacement front sight has three rotating beaded blades and the rear sight is the standard Winchester elevation adjustable sporting notch.
Short twelve groove slide handle and plain straight grip stock with blue steel crescent buttplate.
CONDITION: Very fine. The barrel has 95% original blue with small patches of surface pitting, well defined markings, and some light slide retraction marks. The receiver has 90% original blue finish with areas of flaking, mild toned patina. The wood is also very fine with scattered dings and scratches throughout, and a mixed blue patina on the buttplate with some oxidation. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,750 - 4,500
LOT 3052
Exceptional Winchester Model 63 Semi-Automatic Rifle with Box - Serial no. 176447, 22 LR cal., 23 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. This outstanding example with standard Winchester
markings including the factory proof on the barrel and receiver. Beaded dovetail and adjustable sporting type sights. Smooth forearm and pistol grip stock with checkered buttplate. Comes with “10 Commandments of Safety” flyer, hanging tag, instructions, and factory
box. The box has the correct vintage end label which is renumbered to match the gun.
CONDITION: Excellent. The rifle retains 99% plus original blue finish showing a few specks of surface rust on the left lower side of the receiver. The wood is excellent
with a vertical hairline stress crack present on the forearm (left side) and a few barely noticeable handling marks. Mechanically excellent. The box is very good (see above). Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 3053
Winchester Model 61 Slide Action Rifle in Scarce .22 Winchester Magnum with Original Box - Serial no. 325198A, 22 Win 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 o 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 wood is also very fine with a few small dings. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
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LOT 3054 Winchester Model 61 Magnum Slide Action Rifle - Serial no. 324444, 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. It features a dovetail beaded blade front sight, elevation adjustable
rear sight, the top of the receiver is grooved for scope mounting, tubular magazine, correct “A” below serial number visible, 17 groove flat bottom slide and pistol grip stock
with a black plastic buttplate with “WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO” in a circle. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 95% original blue finish with scattered handling marks, and moderate slide retraction marks. Stock is very fine with dings, scratches, and a few dings. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,400 - 2,250
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