GUN SPRING 2018
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/21/2018
EXCEPTIONAL PRE-WAR WINCHESTER MODEL 61 RIFLE WITH FACTORY OCT BBL AND TANG SIGHT.WINCHESTER61833122MODERN; C&RCal. .22. 24" full oct bbl with 2pc walnut stocks with checkered steel buttplate and blue finish overall. Mfg in 1934, this pre-war 61 pump is also equipped with the appropriate tang mounted sight as well as the appropriate factory front and rear sights. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine overall with metal surfaces retaining virtually all their factory finishes with exception of finish loss on mag and slight areas of bbl from forend operation. Slight finish loss is also noted on takedown bolt on left side of receiver. Wood stocks retain most all of their Winchester semi-gloss finish with evidence of slight handling marks and storage markings on buttstock and forearm as is to be expected. Finding these rifles in this exceptional condition is difficult as they were prized by many and utilized for hunting and target use. Bore is bright and shiny. Mechanics are crisp and functional and would be a fine additional to anyone's Winchester collection. 53080-10 TDW (1,500-2,000)