Winchester Model 61 .22 Magnum 24″ Slide Pump Action Rifle, MFD 1959 C&R

SOLD FOR: $3975

LSB#: 210317GB16

Make: Winchester

Model: 61

Serial Number: 310877

Year of Manufacture: 1959

Caliber: .22 Magnum

Action Type: Pump Action with Tubular Magazine and Takedown Receiver

Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “-WINCHESTER- / -TRADE MARK- / -MADE IN U.S.A.-” and “MODEL 61 / 22 WIN. MAG. 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.

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 has a male dovetail mount.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered walnut and appear custom, they have a flat-bottom slide handle, capped pistol grip, straight comb and checkered black hard rubber Winchester buttplate. The stocks have light handling wear with no major defects. The checkering is sharp. The LOP measures 13 3/8? from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has light wear at the heel and well defined checkering. Overall, the stocks are in about Excellent condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is some light erosion in the bore at the muzzle.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. There are a few light marks on the barrel and tube from operation. 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 with a serial matching label, paperwork including a manual, hangtag, and wax paper. The box has some edge wear and some light creases. The box is in about Fine condition. The box and hang tag may be reproductions, Winchester boxes had the makers name and box information in addition to the box code on the bottom, this one just has the box code number.

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 Magnum and has stocks that are custom and a nice blued finish. This is a beautiful-looking rifle and will be a nice addition to a collection with its Model 1890, 1906 and 62 cousins. Please see our photos and good luck!