Very Nice Winchester Model 61 .22 W.M.R. Pump Action Rifle 1961
SOLD FOR: $1,200
Lot 1183
Make: Winchester
Model: 61
Serial Number: 326692
Year of Manufacture: 1961
Caliber: .22 Magnum (WMR)
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 an optic (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece walnut with grooved slide handle, semi-pistol grip, straight comb and checkered black hard rubber Winchester buttplate. The stocks have some scattered compressions and drag lines. There is a crack in the wrist at the top-front edge. The LOP measures 13 1/2″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has some minor wear. The stocks rate in about Very Good 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 90% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at some edges. There is some very minor frosting on the receiver and a few light marks on the barrel. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good-Fine 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 1961 Model 61 rifle in .22 W.M.R. that is in Very Good-Fine condition with about 90% of its original finish remaining and an excellent bore. This would make a great shooter as well as a fine collection piece!