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December 29, 2023
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Looking at a collection of .22s with the receivers has Winchester in red letters on them. What models did thy come out on. very little info on them.
July 17, 2012
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They were primarily on the gallery specific guns such as the 62/62A and the 61 as an additional advertising gimmick for Winchester but beware, there are a plethora of fakes out there! Schwing covers them in his book.
Best Regards,
WACA Life Member #6284 - Specializing in Pre-64 Winchester .22 Rimfire
December 9, 2002
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Jeff,
As much as we all like the painted Red or other colors, and even the non painted version, I was told, by a fairly reputable Gallery rifle collector that the unmarked, Gallery rifles we’re a little less produced, compared to the Winchester marked on the left side of the receiver. I have a hard time believing it.
I think the Winchester marked, like most, like them better as they’re very attractive to the collector, whether painted or not.
Anthony
July 17, 2012
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Hi Anthony,
I am with you, I don’t believe that statement at all. I have about 60 true gallery rifles and only 2 have the roll-marking. Standard unmarked gallery rifles (in my experience) are WAY more plentiful than the roll-marked rifles.
That is just my experience though, I have not done a survey to verify any of that but on the surface it supports your opinion.
Best Regards,
WACA Life Member #6284 - Specializing in Pre-64 Winchester .22 Rimfire
