Mike

JWA said
Hi Jim,
Sorry I am late to the party, the gentlemen here have given you accurate info and your guess of late 1957-1958 is correct.  As 3Dub mentioned, if it has the rounded forend tip as opposed to the angled tip it would be a later version.
Also, the date stamping of the barrels was discontinued in 1956, there are no dated barrels after '56.
Best Regards,
Jeff
  

Good to know Jeff . . .

Many thanks to ALL you guys!

This rifle goes to the range tomorrow!

TXGunNut said

Will the wonders never cease? I think you may have hurt a gun dealer's feelings! Or maybe he's just trying to mess with you a bit. I'd offer him a bit less than today's offer on the 61 next time.
Safe travels!
 
Mike
  

I've been watching Win 61 22 mags for a while and actual sale prices have been trending down.  Most "minty" examples are listed in the $2,000. to $2,200. range.... but sales are stagnant.  There have been several completed auctions in the $1,450 to $1,650. range.  There was an "outlier" last week when a "decent" example at Cabela's was listed & sold for $1,295.  That was the lowest I had seen one online in a long time. Maybe I'll find one in Texas... never know.  🙂     

Ben said
Struck out today…. The Win 61 22 WMR was nice…. Metal was 98% and the Wood was 90%… the asking price was pretty strong & he wouldn’t budge.  ($200. less than the boxed 62).  When I declined to purchase, he put it away and said he would wait to bring out the 1890’s….  Such is life.  🤷🏼
  

Will the wonders never cease? I think you may have hurt a gun dealer's feelings! Or maybe he's just trying to mess with you a bit. I'd offer him a bit less than today's offer on the 61 next time.

Safe travels!

Mike

Ben said
Bert, you've opened up a whole new can of worms with that post of your future rig... I'm trying to figure out how to photoshop a pic of you inside that "whatever it is". 🙂   
  

It would certainly make it easier to find a parking spot. Folks who design today's parking lots have never driven a four-door pickup with an eight foot bed. I don't think my picture would fit in that clown car.

Mike

Sorry I am late to the party, the gentlemen here have given you accurate info and your guess of late 1957-1958 is correct.  As 3Dub mentioned, if it has the rounded forend tip as opposed to the angled tip it would be a later version.

Also, the date stamping of the barrels was discontinued in 1956, there are no dated barrels after '56.

Best Regards,

Jeff

Jeremy P said

Bert H. said
  That old Dodge Cummins TD will undoubtedly make the round-trip to Cody for the 22nd straight year.  404K miles and still going strong!
  

I'll be bringing my 2015 diesel Ram. Perhaps yours and mine can get together and yours can share stories of the "good 'ol days" before DEF and emissions equipment!
  

... and better fuel economy!  I have a 4" straight exhaust from the Turbocharger all the way to the bitter end of the tail pipe.

Ben said
Jeremy…. I haven’t found my “nice condition” sight box…. Very frustrating.  I will bring a “2 leaf” loaner for you if I can’t come up with it before I leave tomorrow… 
  

Roger that! I must've thought you didn't have one, not that you couldn't find it! Make sure to check the "sights for annoying new guys" box.

Bert H. said
  That old Dodge Cummins TD will undoubtedly make the round-trip to Cody for the 22nd straight year.  404K miles and still going strong!
  

I'll be bringing my 2015 diesel Ram. Perhaps yours and mine can get together and yours can share stories of the "good 'ol days" before DEF and emissions equipment!

TXGunNut said

Ben-
Won't do any good to tempt me, checkbook still in rehab and recovery will be a long process. Looking forward to seeing you and any shiny bits you bring. Don't forget Jeremy's sight, we're both looking forward to shooting that carbine. The 32 fan club might just have a new member soon!
 
 
Mike
  

I already hounded him twice! He's still looking for me one, I hope someone pulls a rabbit out of the hat or there's just one magically there. 

86Win said
Bert. first of all can you attach a trailer hitch? 2nd, will it pull a trailer up the mountains? 3rd, what mileage then?  Reconsidering?
I will believe it when I see it. Don
  

Don't know, really don't now, and know idea! Final answer... Yes!  That old Dodge Cummins TD will undoubtedly make the round-trip to Cody for the 22nd straight year.  404K miles and still going strong!

I will believe it when I see it. Don