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I am curious about how many "DELUXE" model 61 Winchesters are out there and would like to see pictures of them. Also would like to hear of any factory variations such as carbines, factory scoped, smooth (english) grip, matted barrels, engraved, gallery, etc.
By the way…… my research on the "Routledge" bored model 61’s has now reached 36 known serial numbers out of the 77 produced!
Now I’m sure this is really a dumb question but, is that a factory original gun and what type of finish is on the barrel??…it does not look like bluing. Sorry…I know nothing about these guns so had to ask. Forgive my ignorance. Peter
Stunning! A special order Octagon rifle with matted top barrel. In wonderful original condition to boot!
Peter,
The barrel is rust blued, which is why the color is different versus the receiver frame. The roll matted top flat is an ultra rare special order feature on a .22 slide-action rifle.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
Thanks for that info Bert. Looks pretty nice and rare to me for sure. Peter
As you "Deluxe owners" are pulling them out of the safe please do send me the bits of info I need so that I can add them into my survey of this Model. I ma just a few rifles short of 1200!
Thanks
Michael
Model 1892 / Model 61 Collector, Research, Valuation
twobit said
As you "Deluxe owners" are pulling them out of the safe please do send me the bits of info I need so that I can add them into my survey of this Model. I ma just a few rifles short of 1200!Thanks
Michael
Just sent you some PM’s. Should help your "research" a little.
Here is another………. I guess I am the only one wanting to see different variations and Deluxe Models. Hopefully, some others will share their treasures!
Renegade said
………. I guess I am the only one wanting to see different variations and Deluxe Models.
Not at all! I am throughly enjoying admiring these posted photos. I do not own a Model 61 but I sure appreciate seeing these beautiful deluxe examples.
Renegade said
………. I guess I am the only one wanting to see different variations and Deluxe Models.
Not at all! I am throughly enjoying admiring these posted photos. I do not own a Model 61 but I sure appreciate seeing these beautiful deluxe examples.
THANKS FOR THE RESPONSE!!!
I too do not own a Model 61 (or 1890, 1906, 62/62A) "deluxe" but I do enjoy seeing them.
My guess is that you are trying to reach a relatively rare niche within the Winchester collecting community. Keep in mind that we only have 2300 registered users on this website (thus far), and the vast majority of us do not own or collect the high-end and rare slide-action .22 rifles. That doesn’t mean that we do not appreciate seeing them though 8)
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
oakridge said
I’m not getting any photos on this thread. It says they were removed. 🙁
I apologize……… I did some rearranging of photos and the links got messed up. Should be working now.
I’m confused. Why would someone put a pigeon grade checkering pattern on that gun?
Bert H. said
I too do not own a Model 61 (or 1890, 1906, 62/62A) "deluxe" but I do enjoy seeing them.My guess is that you are trying to reach a relatively rare niche within the Winchester collecting community. Keep in mind that we only have 2300 registered users on this website (thus far), and the vast majority of us do not own or collect the high-end and rare slide-action .22 rifles. That doesn’t mean that we do not appreciate seeing them though 8)
Bert
Thanks for following! Didn’t realize that there were so few registered users! Maybe we can get some to join by sparking an interest somewhere!
P.Muerrle said
I’m confused. Why would someone put a pigeon grade checkering pattern on that gun?
There are quite a few "Deluxe Grade" pump action 22 Winchesters out there that have varying degrees of factory enhancements……… some of which are
*Pistol Grip Caps
*Engraving
*Checkering (several patterns)
*Special Wood
*Winchester logo
*Barrel lengths other than 24"
*Factory Scopes and Mounts
*Sights
etc.
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