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Randy Isackson said
Model 61 smooth bore/ shot shell only. Number 7106. How scarce are shot shell only ? Round barrel
Hello Randy,
I saw thid rifle in the auction listing. The Model 61 was not offered with a smooth bore in this serial number range. My guess is the barrel is not original to the gun.
Michael
Model 1892 / Model 61 Collector, Research, Valuation
I will check to see if number is correct. I looked at it in a crowd today , looked nice shape from 3 ft away. Interesting that it could have a barrel change. Wood looked in nice shape
Randy,
Look at the serial number closely. It should be centered on the bottom of the receiver not off to one side as if the first or last digit may be removed. The upper tang should be D&T with two small screws. Changing a barrel is easy.
Michael
Model 1892 / Model 61 Collector, Research, Valuation
This is what I seen on # 7106 number is correct and in right spot. W on top of barrel and receiver. 2 small screws toward front top of receiver. Something done on top tang almost looked like rivots and then ground a little ? Barrel address on the side of barrel in the middle. Steel butt plate , round barrel.
The other gun was 298523, rubber butt plate round barrel, grooves on top no screws and barrel address at back end of barrel on the side. Both with good wood and metal condition. THANKS For YOUR HELP
The only screws should be on the tang. Any other screws on the receiver top are not correct. I would not bid on the rifle based on your description
michael
Model 1892 / Model 61 Collector, Research, Valuation
This gun sold for 3200.00 at auction went to Iowa . Owner said he had owned for 30 years and had bought it from a older gentleman that he said he could not imagine had done any change. I did not bid just watched, took your advice !
Randy wrote:
Owner said he had owned for 30 years and had bought it from a older gentleman that he said he could not imagine had done any change.
I also bet that the “older gentleman” lived on some ocean front property in Nebraska. Based on your description the rifle just was not correct. I would have loved to have seen some photos of it.
Michael
Model 1892 / Model 61 Collector, Research, Valuation
S# 274349
round barrel
no screws
no W
SL & LR
grooved receiver
plastic butt plate
rich194 said
S# 274349
round barrel
no screws
no W
SL & LR
grooved receiver
plastic butt plate
Thanks Rich for the information on your rifle. It is a 1959 vintage rifles and about 250 rifles later than one I own.
Michael
Model 1892 / Model 61 Collector, Research, Valuation
ser # 1840
oct barrel
tang drilled tapped
no w
metal butt
22 long rifle
don said
ser # 1840
oct barrel
tang drilled tapped
no w
metal butt
22 long rifle
Thanks Don.
I saw SN 1841 for sale quite a while ago on Guns America. It had a Winchester A5 scope and a folding peep sight on it.
Michael
Model 1892 / Model 61 Collector, Research, Valuation
1)115028
2) Round
3) 22 S. L. or L. R.
4) not drilled
5) no W
6) Metal Butt plate checkered
7) not matted (has been reblued)
8) no groove
FLT said
1)115028
2) Round
3) 22 S. L. or L. R.
4) not drilled
5) no W
6) Metal Butt plate checkered
7) not matted (has been reblued)
8) no groove
Hello FLT
The rifle was serialized in the last few days of 1948. Most likely it was fully assembled during January of 1949. Thanks for the info.
Michael
Model 1892 / Model 61 Collector, Research, Valuation
serial number 51281, 24″ round barrel, blued, slide action marked .22RF Lyman tang sight.
RP Firearms
Albuquerque, NM 87108
Good morning Grant,
Thanks for the information on your rifle. I will gladly enter it into the survey. I need to clarify the Chamber designation. You state it is marked .22 RF. Is it actually .22 WRF? Is there a “W” stamped just a bit below the serial numbers on the receiver?
Thanks so much for your effort,
Michael
Model 1892 / Model 61 Collector, Research, Valuation
hello Michael ,happy to present my new 61 find in flea market in France this week
serial number 5286
round barrel
chamber designation 22 S – L – or LR
upper tang drilled and tapped with the two small screws
no W stamped any wear
buttplat checkered steel
and the receiver top is grooved
this winchester is in really good condition and find a new home for a long time !
Serial number 74495, octagon barrel, .22LR only
Currently on gunbroker if you want pictures:
item: 499698990
Got it. Thanks! The auction number is 499706218. Pretty low condition gun.
Michael
Model 1892 / Model 61 Collector, Research, Valuation
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