Sold for $1,680

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Lot Description

**Pre-64 Winchester Model 61 Rifle in .22 WMRF

.22 WMRF. 24" barrel length. SN: 294923 (mfg. ca.1959). Blued metal finish overall with polished bolt mounting a walnut semi-pistol grip stock and 17-groove forend. Slide action hammerless repeating rifle fed by an under-barrel tube magazine. Rifle mounts adjustable rear notch and front bead sights with the top of the receiver showing a dovetail cut for optics mounting. Barrel markings read WINCHESTER/TRADE MARK/MADE IN U.S.A. followed by MODEL 61/22 WIN. MAG. R.F. Both the receiver and barrel show Winchester's monogram proof markings. Serial numbers match where applied, and the stock retains a WINCHESTER marked hard rubber buttplate.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Condition Report

Very Good. Bore is Minty with sharp rifling throughout. Blued finish shows a pattern of scratches on the left receiver, some lubricant residues overall, and some scattered light scratches. The stock shows some scattered light dents near the wrist and on the upper and lower edges of the stock, along with two abrasions to the left stock near toe.

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