Winchester Model 61 .22 S/L/LR Pump-Action Rifle, 24 inch Barrel, 1953, Blued Steel with Walnut Stock, Weaver 6B Scope on N5 Side-Mount
This 1953 Winchester Model 61 is a classic .22 pump-action rifle chambered for .22 Short, Long, and Long Rifle, combining a 24-inch round barrel with blued steel and walnut furniture. It features a smooth, ungrooved receiver top consistent with pre-1954 production, a right-side oval ejection port, and a takedown action. A Weaver 6B 3/4-inch scope with a fine crosshair reticle is mounted on an N5 side-mount base with 3/4-inch rings, while the original iron sights remain in place.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall 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 is scattered pitting on some metal surfaces, along with scuffs and general finish wear from prior handling and use.
What's Included
- Optic: Weaver 6B 3/4-inch scope with fine crosshair reticle
- Scope Mount: N5 side-mount base installed on receiver
- Scope Rings: 3/4-inch rings installed on mount
The Model 61 uses a pump-action system with an internal hammer and a takedown design, making transport and maintenance straightforward. It feeds from an under-barrel tubular magazine with a knurled inner-tube knob and a single hanger, and is rated for .22 S/L/LR with a listed capacity of 10 rounds.
Construction is classic Winchester: a blued steel receiver and 24-inch round barrel paired with a walnut stock and a grooved walnut slide handle. The stock features a straight grip with a 13.25-inch length of pull. The receiver is the smooth, ungrooved top style associated with pre-1954 production, and the right-side oval ejection port is present.
Optics are set up with a Weaver 6B scope mounted via an N5 side-mount base and secured by two 3/4-inch ring clamps. The scope has a fine crosshair reticle and is marked "WEAVER 6B ... EL PASO, TEX., U.S.A." The 3/4-inch tube diameter aligns with period Weaver ring dimensions.
Factory-style iron sights remain on the rifle: a dovetailed front blade and a barrel-mounted rear leaf. This sighting setup offers flexibility between the mounted scope and traditional irons, depending on the shooter’s preference.