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Rare 1935 Winchester Model 61 Octagon .22 W.R.F. Pump Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
Rare 1935 Winchester Model 61 Octagon .22 W.R.F. Pump Rifle
excellent & Rare 1935 Winchester Model 61 Octagon .22 W.R.F. Pump Rifle

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 is a 1935 vintage Model 61 rifle in .22 W.R.F. with an octagon barrel that is in Fine condition with about 95% of its original finish remaining, strong mechanics, and an excellent bore. This is a great collection piece!

Make: Winchester

Model: 61

Serial Number: 10642

Year of Manufacture: 1935

Caliber: .22 Winchester Rimfire (WRF)

Action Type: Pump Action Tubular Magazine Fed

Barrel Length: 24", Octagonal

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight has two folding leaves, one with a deep "V"-notch and the other with a flat top and white triangle aiming reference, in a base dovetailed to the rear of the barrel. The top tang is drilled, tapped and filled for a tang sight (none present).

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece walnut with grooved forend, semi-pistol grip, straight comb and checkered steel buttplate. The stocks have some scattered scuffs and scratches, most notable in the buttstock. There are marks in the top of the wrist consistent with a previously installed tang sight. 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 some light wear, mostly around the edges and at the toe. 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 95% of its metal finish. There is some edge-thinning and faint dustings of oxidation on the receiver. There are a few other scattered light marks. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about 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.

CA Legality: C&R: YeS, CA PPT: NO.