Excellent Winchester Model 61 Smooth Routledge Bore .22 L.R. Short Pump Action Rifle MFD 1951
Our Assessment:The Winchester Model 61 rifle was introduced in 1932, and was a hammerless design with a tubular magazine. It was actually released after the Model 62, which like the previous Models 1890 and 1906 also had a hammer. The Model 61 was Winchester's answer to the hammerless Remington and Marlin rifles being produced. This a 1951 vintage Model 61 rifle that is in Fine-Plus condition with about 97% of its original finish remaining, and strong mechanics. The barrel has a "Routledge"-style bore with the first several inches in front of the chamber a .22 caliber smooth bore and the remainder counter-bored.
Make:Winchester
Model:61 Smooth Bore
Serial Number:177612
Year of Manufacture:1951
Caliber:.22 Long Rifle, for Shot Only
Action Type:Pump Action Tubular Magazine Fed
Barrel Length:24"
Sights / Optics:There is a bead at the front of the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition:The stocks are two-piece walnut with grooved slide handle, semi-pistol grip, straight comb and checkered steel buttplate. There is some notable finish loss at the toe and minor scuffs in the buttstock. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 3/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has light wear and some minor surface oxidation. The stocks rate in about Very Good-Fine overall condition.
Type of Finish:Blue
Finish Originality:Original
Bore Condition:The bore is counterbored in a Routledge style, the last 12 1/2” having a diameter of 0.375”. The bore is bright. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition:This rifle retains about 97% of its metal finish. There is light operational wear, some edge-thinning and a few scattered faint marks. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Fine-plus condition.
Mechanics:The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a more thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories:None.
CA LEGALITY:C&R: YES, CA PPT: NO.
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