Winchester Model 61 .22 S/L/LR Pump-Action Takedown Rifle, 24 in Barrel, Blued Steel, Walnut, 1950s
This 1950s Winchester Model 61 is a .22 S/L/LR pump-action takedown rifle with matching serialized major subassemblies and an excellent bore. It retains a blued steel finish over a 24 in barrel and smooth receiver top, paired with walnut furniture and classic open sights. Marked Winchester Proof Steel with the correct barrel legend, it offers a clean, well-preserved example of this collectible rimfire.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Specific Condition Details: Light wear and handling marks are present. A few surface scratches are visible on the metal. The finish remains strong with minimal loss.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
What's Included
- Winchester Model 61 .22 S/L/LR pump-action rifle
Chambered for .22 Short, Long, or Long Rifle, this Model 61 uses an under-barrel tubular magazine with a removable inner tube and knurled end cap. It feeds via a smooth pump action with right-side ejection and a hammerless mechanism, offering a classic Winchester rimfire layout with a listed capacity of 11+1.
The rifle is built on blued steel throughout, with a 24 in barrel and a smooth (non-grooved) receiver top. It is a takedown configuration, and its major subassemblies are matching serialized, an important detail for collectors and those seeking originality.
Walnut furniture includes a straight-grip stock with a checkered steel shotgun-style buttplate and the distinctive ringtail-grooved fore-end. Length of pull measures 13.5 in, complementing the rifle’s traditional profile and handling.
Sighting is via a dovetailed front blade and an open rear leaf with a stepped elevator. The barrel legend includes "MODEL 61 — 22 S. L. OR L.R." and "Winchester Proof Steel," with the Winchester Proof Steel marking also noted. Made in the United States during the 1950s, this rifle presents as a well-kept example with strong collector appeal.