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steff said
serial number 48997
round barrel
chamber designation 22 S – L – or LR
upper tang with tang sight mounting holes
no W stamped
buttplat checkered steel
british proof marks
muzzle threaded
Steff
Thanks Steff.
Does the rifle look refinished at all and thus the “W” stamp on the bottom possible buffed off? All of the rifles which I have seen in this SN range have been stamped. Thanks so much for the help
Michael
Model 1892 / Model 61 Collector, Research, Valuation
Hello Michael,
you are right. The W is very light but it is there.
Do you think the threaded muzzle is factory original?
Can it be a WWII lend lease gun?
Steff
Cant remember if I added or not..
round bbl
281679
s,l,lr
plastic bp
no holes on tang
44
steff said
Hello Michael,
you are right. The W is very light but it is there.
Do you think the threaded muzzle is factory original?
Can it be a WWII lend lease gun?
Steff
Thanks for checking Steff. I have never heard of the Model 61 being used as a “military” firearm. The front sight is not original and I suspect that the muzzle threading is also non factory original.
Michael
Model 1892 / Model 61 Collector, Research, Valuation
XLIV said
Cant remember if I added or not..
round bbl
281679
s,l,lr
plastic bp
no holes on tang
44
Yes, I already have this rifle in the survey. Thanks.
Model 1892 / Model 61 Collector, Research, Valuation
I have two Model 61’s to add to your survey:
SN 339289; Round BBL; “Model 61 22 S.L. OR LR.”; No drilled tang; No W below SN; Plastic butt plate; Receiver is grooved.
SN 50740; Round BBL; 22 S. L. OR LR.; Drilled and tapped with two screws; W stamped below SN; Steel butt plate; Receiver is not grooved. I have the original box for this rifle.
I love Winchester 22s and have a very nice 62, my 62A given to me in 1955 or 56 when I was around 14 years old, and five very nice Model 63’s, one with the original box. I am pleased to add these two Model 61s to your survey.
Bill Nelson
Wilfrid Nelson said
I have two Model 61’s to add to your survey:
SN 339289; Round BBL; “Model 61 22 S.L. OR LR.”; No drilled tang; No W below SN; Plastic butt plate; Receiver is grooved.
SN 50740; Round BBL; 22 S. L. OR LR.; Drilled and tapped with two screws; W stamped below SN; Steel butt plate; Receiver is not grooved. I have the original box for this rifle.
I love Winchester 22s and have a very nice 62, my 62A given to me in 1955 or 56 when I was around 14 years old, and five very nice Model 63’s, one with the original box. I am pleased to add these two Model 61s to your survey.
Bill Nelson
Good morning Bill,
Thanks so much for including your 2 Model 61 rifles in the survey. SN 50740 was manufactured during 1940. SN 339289 was manufactured during 1962.
Michael
Model 1892 / Model 61 Collector, Research, Valuation
I previously gave you information on my three Model 61s. I recently acquired two more and the data follows:
A. SN# 274375
Barrel: Round, .22 S L or LR; No tang drills; No W; Black Plastic butt plate, and receiver is grooved.
B. SN# 305614
Barrel: round; 22 WIN MAG. R.F.; No tang drills; A under SN; Black Plastic butt plate, and receiver is grooved.
Mike; I hope this adds to your survey. I also just recently acquired a Model 62, like new in its original box and have five Model 63s, two of which are in their original boxes. Bill Nelson
Michael: woops, I made a mistake. I only have four Model 61s and you have the data on all four. Bill N
Wilfrid Nelson said
I previously gave you information on my three Model 61s. I recently acquired two more and the data follows:
A. SN# 274375
Barrel: Round, .22 S L or LR; No tang drills; No W; Black Plastic butt plate, and receiver is grooved.
B. SN# 305614
Barrel: round; 22 WIN MAG. R.F.; No tang drills; A under SN; Black Plastic butt plate, and receiver is grooved.
Mike; I hope this adds to your survey. I also just recently acquired a Model 62, like new in its original box and have five Model 63s, two of which are in their original boxes. Bill Nelson
Thanks for the info. Both of these rifles were sold at the RIA auction September. Sounds like you were busy there! Congrats.
Michael
Model 1892 / Model 61 Collector, Research, Valuation
2 from Cabelas in Sidney Ne.
1 # 122821 22 S.L. or LR. no letters metal butt plate no screw holes round barrel
2 # 336952 22 S.L.or LR. no letters plastic butt plate no screw holes round barrel
cranky2 said
2 from Cabelas in Sidney Ne.
1 # 122821 22 S.L. or LR. no letters metal butt plate no screw holes round barrel
2 # 336952 22 S.L.or LR. no letters plastic butt plate no screw holes round barrel
Thank you cranky2! Those are both new additions to the survey. I am getting close to 3300 rifles in the effort now. This could not be done without the help and assistance of other so it is greatly appreciated.
Michael
Model 1892 / Model 61 Collector, Research, Valuation
Another from Cabelas in sidney Ne.
Serial #296785 no letter 22 Win Mag RF Grooved receiver Round barrel Not tapped Plastic butt plate
cranky2 said
Another from Cabelas in sidney Ne.
Serial #296785 no letter 22 Win Mag RF Grooved receiver Round barrel Not tapped Plastic butt plate
Thanks so much. We now know you hang out at Cabela’s a lot!! Which I appreciate.
Michael
Model 1892 / Model 61 Collector, Research, Valuation
Michael,
Can you either post the results of your survey or email it? Are you noticing any trends as to rarity of particular configurations, etc?
Thanks,
Al
Yes Michael I spend to much time there.
Just ask the wife. I work part time in Sidney so I’m in there once a week. I don’t remember the last time they had a 61 now there are 3.
tionesta1 said
Michael,
Can you either post the results of your survey or email it? Are you noticing any trends as to rarity of particular configurations, etc?
Thanks,
Al
Hello Al,
i have not not broken down the data in that manner yet. But I am getting close to 4000 rifles surveyed and will do it then
michael
Model 1892 / Model 61 Collector, Research, Valuation
cranky2 said
Yes Michael I spend to much time there.
You can’t be guilty of going too often if it that easy!!
Model 1892 / Model 61 Collector, Research, Valuation
Hello there…. I have the following Model 61
100451
round barrel
22 S.L. or LR
Upper tang not drilled
No W below serial number
Butt plate is checkered with Winchester logo. Can’t tell if it is steel or plastic
Smooth receiver
I’m pretty sure it is from the 1940’s. It is in good shape and still shoots great. Killed a few squirrels this weekend. Bluing is heavily faded.
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