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Make: Winchester
Model: 60A-Target
Serial Number: No Serial Number Visible (NSNV)
Year of Manufacture: The Model 60A was made between1932-1939. This example was produced from ca. September to December 1932, as it lacks finger grooves in the stock, but has the “sight cut” window in the bolt.
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Action Type: Bolt Action, Single Shot, Manual Cocking, Ejector
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “MADE IN U.S.A WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. - MODEL 60A -TARGET-WINCHESTER-”. The top of the barrel and bolt are marked with Winchester “WP” proofs. The rear sight is marked “LYMAN / 55 W”. The front sight is marked “MARBLE” and “SHEARD”.
Barrel Length: 22 1/8” Round. This barrel was originally 23”, but has been cut, crowned, and sleeved.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a replacement Marble Sheard beaded blade dovetailed into the barrel. The rear sight is a factory Lyman 55W peep sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one-piece checkered walnut with a semi-pistol grip, straight comb, checkered steel buttplate, banded forend with sling ring, and sling ring on the belly. There are no cracks. There are scratches, scuffs, compressions, and minor nicks. There is a small chip on the left stock pin. The LOP measures 12 5/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate, which has only surface and edge wear. Overall, the stock rates in Fine Condition. The stock is original but was almost certainly checkered after it left the factory.
Type of Finish: Blue, Chromed Bolt and Handle
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The sleeved bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 70% of its metal finish. There are scratches and scuffs throughout the metal, concentrated on top of the barrel. There is scattered oxidation and corrosion. The rear sight, trigger guard, stock band, and muzzle have taken a deep patina. The screw heads are sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The pins are unmarred. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in Very Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: Winchester made the Model 60 between 1930-34 in the depths of the Great Depression, and sold around 165,000 units. The Model 60A variant, produced from 1932-39, was available in a Sporter or Target version, and they only made around 6,100 of the 60A-Target rifles.
This Winchester Model 60A-Target Rifle is in Very Good Condition. This example was produced from ca. September to December 1932, as it lacks finger grooves in the stock, but has the “sight cut” window in the bolt. It features a 22 1/8” barrel (originally 23”, it has been cut, crowned, and sleeved), 70% of its original blued finish, a one-piece walnut stock with checkering applied after it left the factory, a replacement Marble Sheard front sight, the original Lyman 55W rear peep sight, and a sleeved bore that remains bright with sharp rifling and no erosion. This is a fine example of an early Winchester Model 60A-Target.