Lot 2974: Winchester Model 61 Rifle with Model 62 Marked Barrel
Documented Winchester Model 61 Slide Action Rifle with Model 62 Marked Barrel
Auction Location: Bedford, TX
Auction Date: June 22, 2024
Lot 2974: Winchester Model 61 Rifle with Model 62 Marked Barrel
Documented Winchester Model 61 Slide Action Rifle with Model 62 Marked Barrel
Auction Location: Bedford, TX
Auction Date: June 22, 2024
Estimated Price: $1,000 - $1,600
Price Realized:
Documented Winchester Model 61 Slide Action Rifle with Model 62 Marked Barrel
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 61
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 22 S L LR
Barrel: 24 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 649
Item Interest: Average
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Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: Shiny - Very little wear
Description:
Receiver manufactured 1946 per Madis. Barrel has "MODEL 62" marking and Winchester factory oval proof. Includes spring 2008 issue of "The Winchester Collector" which features this rifle and notes the "Model 62" barrel marking as "obviously a mistake made in house by using the wrong roll-die on this Model 61 barrel" (page 19). Provenance: The James Windy Collection
Rating Definition:
Excellent as fitted with Model 62 barrel with almost all of the original finish, some light edge wear, and some scattered light handling marks on the wood. Mechanically excellent.
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