First Year! Winchester Model 61 .22 WRF 24″ Pump Action Rifle MFD 1932 C&R

SOLD FOR: $4224.99

LSB#: 210317GB08

Make: Winchester

Model: 61

Serial Number: 2875

Year of Manufacture: 1932, First Year

Caliber: .22 W.R.F.

Action Type: Pump Action with Tubular Magazine and Takedown Receiver

Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “-WINCHESTER / PROOF STEEL”-, “MODEL 61”, -“WINCHESTER / -TRADE MARK-”- and “.22 W.R.F.-”. . The top-rear of the barrel and the top-front of the receiver each have an ovalled “WP” proof. The serial number is marked on the bottom-front of the receiver and trigger guard assemblies. The right side of the barrel is marked “MADE IN U.S.A. WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / NEW HAVEN, CONN.——PATENTS PENDING-”.

Barrel Length: 24? Octagonal

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a brass beaded blade dovetailed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a “U”-notch elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel. The top tang has a pair of drilled, tapped, and filled holes.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece walnut with a flat-bottom grooved slide handle, pistol grip, straight comb and checkered steel buttplate. The stocks have some light wear on the heel at the buttplate, otherwise there are only light handling marks. The LOP measures 13 3/8″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has some finish loss on the edge of the heel with well defined checkering. The plate is in about Fine condition. Overall, the stocks are in Excellent condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish. The barrel and magazine tube have some thinning and finish loss from cycling the action. There is a little mark on the top of the receiver at the rear and a few lighter marks on the bottom edges, hardly noticeable. The edges of the trigger have some thinning. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about Excellent condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Included is a serial matching box in a wrapped in plastic that comes in a wood box in a wood shipping crate. The box has some light wear on the bottom and there is a rubber band stuck to it. There are a couple light marks on the bottom from use and storage. The plastic wrap has some tears but is not factory. There are contents in the box but we are not sure what they are. The wood boxes are both in about Fine condition.

Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 61 rifle was introduced in 1932, and was a hammerless design with a tubular magazine. It was actually released after the Model 62, which like the previous Models 1890 and 1906 also had a hammer. The Model 61 was Winchester’s answer to the hammerless Remington and Marlin rifles being produced. Round and octagon barrels were available in .22 S, L and Long Rifle, and the octagon barrels were also available in .22 WRF. After WWII, the octagon barrels were discontinued and the .22 WRF chambering was offered in round barrels. This one is chambered for .22 WRF and was made in 1932, the first year of production. The rifle is in about Excellent condition with about 97% of its original finish remaining and comes with its original box. This is a beautiful-looking rifle, and we are sure it will take its rightful place in a collection alongside its Model 1890, 1906 and 62 cousins. Please see our photos and good luck!

First Year! Winchester Model 61 .22 WRF 24" Pump Action Rifle MFD 1932 C&R
First Year! Winchester Model 61 .22 WRF 24″ Pump Action Rifle MFD 1932 C&R