Winchester Model 61 .22 WMR Pump-Action Takedown Rifle, 24 in Barrel, Blued Steel/Walnut, Early 1960s
This Winchester Model 61 stands out as a late-production example chambered in .22 WMR, a short-run configuration made in the early 1960s. Built with pre-1964 steel-and-walnut construction and rollmarked Made in U.S.A., it features matching serial numbers on the receiver and tang. The rifle combines collectible appeal with practical features, including a 24 in round barrel and a 12+1 tubular magazine.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The action cycles smoothly and the bore is shiny. The wood furniture and metal finish show scratches. Small areas of pitting are present.
What’s Included
- Winchester Model 61 .22 WMR pump-action rifle
Chambered in .22 WMR, this Model 61 represents a short-run late-production variant made from 1960 to 1962. Collectors will appreciate the matching serial numbers on the receiver and tang, along with the pre-1964 steel-and-walnut build that defines this era of Winchester craftsmanship.
The rifle uses a 24 in round blued barrel paired with an under-barrel tubular magazine offering a 12+1 capacity. A knurled magazine-tube knob simplifies unloading, while the takedown design with a large slotted screw enables compact transport and straightforward maintenance.
Stocked in walnut, it features a straight-comb pistol-grip buttstock and a ribbed, grooved walnut slide handle for positive purchase during cycling. The length of pull measures 13.5 in, suiting a wide range of shooters while maintaining the slim, classic profile of the Model 61.
Sighting is handled by open iron sights: a front blade and a barrel-mounted rear sight with an elevator for simple elevation adjustments. The blued steel receiver and barrel complement the walnut furniture and carry the Made in U.S.A. rollmark.
The action is pump-operated with an internal hammer, delivering the smooth cycling expected from the Model 61 lineage. Built in the United States during the early 1960s, this configuration brings together practical field features and desirable late-production .22 WMR chambering.