VERY NICE WINCHESTER MODEL 61 .22 SHORT GALLERY GUN
SOLD FOR: $5,652.50
Very Nice Winchester Model 61 .22 Short Gallery Gun Pump Action Rifle 1957
Make: Winchester
Model: 61 Gallery Gun
Serial Number: 249171
Year of Manufacture: 1957
Caliber: .22 Short
Action Type: Pump Action Tubular Magazine Fed
Barrel Length: 24″
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a 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 of the receiver is grooved for mounting optics (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is two-piece walnut with grooved slide handle, semi-pistol grip, straight comb and checkered steel buttplate. The stocks have a few scattered light marks. There is a tiny crack at the right-front of the wrist above the trigger guard. The LOP measures 13 3/8″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has some faint surface oxidation. The stocks rate in about Fine overall condition as refinished.
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. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its metal finish. There are some scattered light marks and the action shows light operational wear. The action bar has taken on a plum hue. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Fine-plus condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a more thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
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. This a 1957 Model 61 rifle in .22 short that is in Fine-Plus condition with about 97% of its original metal finish remaining and an excellent bore. This would make a great shooter as well as a fine collection piece!
