Guns International #: 103162922
Seller's Inventory #: W4368
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Guns International #: 103162922
Category - Winchester Rifles - Model 61
- Winchester Rifles - Rimfire
RARE 1ST YEAR WINCHESTER MODEL 61 TAKE-DOWN SLIDE ACTION RIFLE SERIAL NUMBER 135
Description: 24 inch round barrel chambered for 22 S, L or LR. Manufactured in 1932. This gun has all the early features such as; The checkered hammer catch, Smooth trigger, Ejector stop pin hole (pre-1936), No barrel crown (pre-1938). 1932-1935 patent pending first variation barrel stamp on barrel, Early factory tapped upper tang, First type flat bottom 11 groove walnut forearm that measures 6 - 1/2” with matching plain pistol grip stock having the early pre-War standard 13 - 1/2" length of pull and Checkered steel buttplate. Original sights include 32-B rear with optional Lyman 3W gold bead front. Near excellent condition overall with the barrel showing about 90% finish with light wear and handling marks. The bore is excellent, bright and shiny with decent rifling. The receiver shows about 95% finish with only very light wear and handling marks. The magazine tube shows about 60% finish with areas of flaking turned to a brown patina and some slide wear. The stock and forearm are solid and full fitting showing most original finish with some handling marks and scattered abrasions with light finish loss. Leroy Merz Antique Firearms specializes in antique and vintage Winchesters and other fine American firearms. Since 1965 Mr. Merz has taken part in the world of firearms and has been a contributor to many well known reference books. We have hundreds of additional guns in every price range at our home online. Search for Merz Antiques in google. Curio/Relic: Yes Rifle Caliber: .22 Long Rifle Price: $4,325.00 Contact Seller |
Guns International #: 103162922
Seller's Inventory #: W4368
Guns International #: 103162922
Seller's Inventory #: W4368