Winchester Model 07SL Nebraska Safety Patrol .351 WSL Semi-Auto Rifle, 19.5 in Barrel, 1947, Blued/Walnut
This 1947 Winchester Model 07SL is a Nebraska Safety Patrol property-marked example, rack number No. 54. Chambered in .351 WSL with a 19.5-inch barrel, it features blued steel construction, smooth walnut furniture, and right-side ejection. The bore is excellent, and the rifle includes one 5-round detachable magazine.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are markings from prior handling and use. Please refer to the photos for details.
What’s Included
- Winchester Model 07SL .351 WSL semi-automatic rifle (Nebraska Safety Patrol, marked "No. 54")
- 1x 5-round detachable steel magazine (unmarked body with horizontal serrations near the base)
Marked "No. 54" for the Nebraska Safety Patrol, this rifle carries clear law-enforcement provenance that sets it apart from standard commercial examples. Factory markings include Winchester proof stamps and "WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL," with the tang plate marked "MODEL 07SL" and a barrel legend listing patent dates and "-351 CAL."
Chambered in .351 WSL, the Model 07SL uses a semi-automatic blowback action with a knurled rear cocking piece and right-side ejection. Capacity is 5+1, and the 19.5-inch steel barrel shows an excellent, mirror-bright bore with sharp rifling.
The rifle pairs blued steel with smooth walnut for both stock and fore-end, retaining the classic straight-comb profile. A rear sling swivel and a barrel band with an integral front sling loop provide sling mounting points. Length of pull measures 14.0 inches.
Iron sights consist of a blade front on a ramp and an elevator-adjustable rear leaf, offering a traditional and practical sight picture. The included detachable 5-round magazine supports the rifle’s intended .351 WSL cartridge.