*VERY RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 61 STRAIGHT BORE SHOT ONLY RIFLE.

*VERY RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 61 STRAIGHT BORE SHOT ONLY RIFLE. SN 257817. Cal. 22 LR for shot only. 24″ rnd bbl with single silver sighting bead, no provision for rear sight. Bbl is marked on left side with a “61-2” bbl address and chamber marked “22L.RIFLE/FOR SHOT ONLY” as found on pg. 53 of Ned Schwings book “Winchester Slide-Action Rifles, Vol. 2”. Receiver is 2nd type with grooved top, mounted with straight grain walnut, 17 ring flat bottom forearm, uncheckered pistol grip stock with checkered steel buttplate. Information taken from the above mentioned book indicates that this rare non-counter bored, shot only variation was introduced about 1956. From the chart of receiver dates of manufacture, this receiver would have been made in early 1957. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 95-98% orig blue with faint muzzle wear, a small nick on bbl about 12″ from muzzle, and faint rub marks caused by forend. Receiver retains 95-98% orig blue with some minor sharp edge wear, a couple light scratches on left side, and a tiny spot of surface oxidation on top. Stock is sound with some minor nicks and dings and retains most of a lightly cleaned finish. Forearm is sound with hairline crack about 1″ long on bottom and retains a lightly cleaned finish. Mechanics are crisp with a bright shiny bore. 4-37434 BDT51 (3,000-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1438	$3,680.00	VERY RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 61 STRAIGHT BORE SHOT ONLY RIFLE. SN 257817. Cal. 22 LR for shot only. 24″ rnd bbl with single silver sighting bead, no provision for rear sight. Bbl is marked on left side with a “61-2” bbl address and chamber marked “22L.RIFLE/FOR SHOT ONLY” as found on pg. 53 of Ned Schwings book “Winchester Slide-Action Rifles, Vol. 2”. Receiver is 2nd type with grooved top, mounted with straight grain walnut, 17 ring flat bottom forearm, uncheckered pistol grip stock with checkered steel buttplate. Information taken from the above mentioned book indicates that this rare non-counter bored, shot only variation was introduced about 1956. From the chart of receiver dates of manufacture, this receiver would have been made in early 1957. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 95-98% orig blue with faint muzzle wear, a small nick on bbl about 12″ from muzzle, and faint rub marks caused by forend. Receiver retains 95-98% orig blue with some minor sharp edge wear, a couple light scratches on left side, and a tiny spot of surface oxidation on top. Stock is sound with some minor nicks and dings and retains most of a lightly cleaned finish. Forearm is sound with hairline crack about 1″ long on bottom and retains a lightly cleaned finish. Mechanics are crisp with a bright shiny bore. 4-37434 BDT51 (3,000-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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