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This rifle was first seen back in 2013 and at that time it looked refinished and had a funky looking caliber stamp. Now it shows up with new wood and a LR for shot only counterbore barrel on it. And a $3777 opening bid!!
Orig Pics: 
And the “new rifle”
Michael
Model 1892 / Model 61 Collector, Research, Valuation
Michael,
I can’t believe how many fakers are out there. Thanks for keeping track of these, you are doing us collectors a great service.
Al
tionesta1 said
Michael,I can’t believe how many fakers are out there. Thanks for keeping track of these, you are doing us collectors a great service.
Al
Glad to help Al. I had not found a fake 61 in more than 10 months so I was thinking that they may be slowing down.
Michael
Model 1892 / Model 61 Collector, Research, Valuation
November 7, 2015
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twobit said
Glad to help Al. I had not found a fake 61 in more than 10 months so I was thinking that they may be slowing down.
Michael
Still turning out high-quality work. I suspect he’s been staying busy, just haven’t spotted them yet.
Mike
Yes, thanks again for this service Michael. I appreciate your dedication. By the way, has this “A+” Gunbroker seller, been made aware of what he is selling?
steve004 said
Yes, thanks again for this service Michael. I appreciate your dedication. By the way, has this “A+” Gunbroker seller, been made aware of what he is selling?
Yes. I sent him an email with the information I had.
Model 1892 / Model 61 Collector, Research, Valuation
Is there a timeline when Winchester stopped counter boring the Model 61 and went to the straight through 22 smooth bore? RDB
Has anyone looked at the listings for the upcoming Lewis & Grant auction. There are quite a few M 61’s listed as shot only and listed as factory engraved. Any thoughts on authentication?
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Has anyone looked at the listings for the upcoming Lewis & Grant auction. There are quite a few M 61’s listed as shot only and listed as factory engraved. Any thoughts on authentication?
“Has anyone?” As in me? 
I have not previously seen those three rifles so I can not say that they are absolutely faked. BUT, they appear to be very similar to guns I have seen and were noted to be “non factory upgraded”
Michael
Model 1892 / Model 61 Collector, Research, Valuation
twobit said
“Has anyone?” As in me?
Michael
Michael – you were the likely suspect here
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