Attractive 1950 Winchester Model 61 .22 LR Pump Action Rifle
SOLD FOR: $2,000
Lot 1179
Make: Winchester
Model: 61
Serial Number: 127284
Year of Manufacture: 1950
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
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.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece walnut with grooved slide handle, semi-pistol grip, straight comb and checkered steel buttplate. The stocks have some scattered compressions and light scuffs. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 3/8″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has scattered minor wear. The stocks rate in about Very Good-Fine overall 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. 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 light operational wear. 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 1950 Model 61 rifle in .22 L.R. 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!