Winchester Model 61 .22 S/L/LR Pump-Action Rifle, 24 in Barrel, Takedown, Blued Steel with Walnut Stock
This Winchester Model 61 stands out as a classic American pump-action .22 with desirable collectible features. It is chambered for .22 Short, Long, and Long Rifle and features a smooth-top receiver without 3/8-inch scope grooves, a pre-1954 characteristic. A 24-inch round blued barrel marked "Winchester Proof Steel," a long ribbed "ringtail" fore-end, and takedown construction round out a well-appointed small-bore repeater.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Fouling: Mild Fouling - Light buildup of fouling or dirt.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are scuffs, scratches, and small dings from use over the years. Overall, it remains in great shape for its age.
What’s Included
- Winchester Model 61 .22 S/L/LR pump-action rifle
The Model 61 is a manually operated pump-action rimfire rifle with an internal hammer and right-side ejection. It is chambered for .22 Short, Long, and Long Rifle, feeding from a tubular magazine with a stated 14-round capacity and a knurled inner-tube handle at the muzzle.
The rifle has a 24-inch round blued steel barrel marked "Winchester Proof Steel" and a blued steel receiver. Sighting is via open sights, with a dovetailed front bead and a barrel-mounted rear sight featuring a stepped elevator.
It features a long ribbed "ringtail" walnut fore-end and a straight-grip walnut buttstock capped with a checkered steel shotgun-style buttplate. Length of pull is 13.25 inches.
Construction is takedown style, with a receiver takedown screw for separating the barreled assembly from the receiver and stock. The smooth-top receiver lacks 3/8-inch scope grooves, a recognized pre-1954 feature. Made in the United States.