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Make: Winchester
Model: 77
Serial Number: 8595
Year of Manufacture: 1955-1959, as distinguished by the lack of a bolt hold open, which was introduced in 1960.
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Action Type: Semi-Auto, Fed by Mag Tube
Barrel Length: 22” Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a “U”-notch elevator sight dovetailed to the barrel. The receiver is scope grooved.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with a pistol grip, straight comb, checkered Winchester plastic buttplate, and cutout for the charging handle. The LOP measures 13 1/2” from the front of the trigger to the rear of the buttplate. There are no cracks or chips. There are a few scattered compressions. There is a scratch on the left side of the wrist. Overall, the stock rates in Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The 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: The rifle retains about 99% of the metal finish. The balance of the finish shows little to no operation wear. The blue is complete throughout the metal. There is some rust on the barrel exterior around the rear sight base. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions properly. 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: The Winchester Model 77 Semi-Automatic .22 Rifle was introduced in 1955, and offered in two variations, an 8-round clip fed version, and a 15-round tubular magazine fed version available at a higher price. Winchester ceased production of the Model 77 at the end of 1962 after manufacturing around 217,000 rifles.
This Early 4-Digit Serial Number Winchester Model 77 Semi-Auto Rifle was made between 1955-1959, as distinguished by the lack of a bolt hold open, which was introduced in 1960, and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 22” barrel, 99% of its lustrous, original blued finish, elegant two-piece smooth walnut stocks, a scope grooved receiver, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion. Seize the opportunity to win this gorgeous tube fed Winchester Model 77.