Lot #2

Lot 1: Winchester 61 Rifle 22 SL LR

Custom Engraved Pre War Winchester Model 61 Takedown Slide Action Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 8, 2007

Lot 1: Winchester 61 Rifle 22 SL LR

Custom Engraved Pre War Winchester Model 61 Takedown Slide Action Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 8, 2007

Estimated Price: $2,000 - $4,000

Custom Engraved Pre War Winchester Model 61 Takedown Slide Action Rifle

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 61
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 22 SL LR
Barrel: 24 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1148
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 6
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in 1939, this rifle is nicely engraved in the Alden George Urlich style. The breech end of the barrel has a splash of scroll engraving on the top, the top of the receiver is vine and scroll engraved and the receiver is scroll engraved with curl borders and a hawk in a tree on the left side and a squirrel in a tree on the right side. This distinct style of the engraving is pictured in The Book of Winchester Engraving by R.L. Wilson on page 293. It is equipped with the standard sights, the short 11 groove slide handle and smooth pistol grip stock with a checkered steel buttplate.

Rating Definition:

Professionally refinished/embellished and retains nearly all of the blue finish with minor wear on the magazine tube and slide bar from cycling the action and thinning on the takedown screw. There is some minor pitting on the bottom of the slide bar. The wood is excellent with only a couple of light marks on the stock. All the markings are crisp.



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