What's a Winchester Mdl 61 worth?
- Thread starter Gatehouse
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I'll post pics later.twobitrifles
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Hello,
Definitely need to see some photos and need the serial number to determine the production date.
Is the rifle chambered for a single size cartridge or is it a standard rifle chambered for short, long and long rifle?
I will be glad to help you and I would love to add the rifle into my research survey. I have cataloged just over
2700 rifles so far. You can read about some of it here:
WACA 61 Survey
http://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/model-61-research-survey/
Model 61 Interim Results
http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=534703
Michael
Definitely need to see some photos and need the serial number to determine the production date.
Is the rifle chambered for a single size cartridge or is it a standard rifle chambered for short, long and long rifle?
I will be glad to help you and I would love to add the rifle into my research survey. I have cataloged just over
2700 rifles so far. You can read about some of it here:
WACA 61 Survey
http://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/model-61-research-survey/
Model 61 Interim Results
http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=534703
Michael
twobitrifles
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- Location
- Houston, TX
Hello Gatehouse,
What is the serial number of the gun? The age does come into play to determine the possible value.
I assume the rifle is chambered for short, long, and long rifle? What is marked on the left side of the
barrel near the rear sight?
Michael
What is the serial number of the gun? The age does come into play to determine the possible value.
I assume the rifle is chambered for short, long, and long rifle? What is marked on the left side of the
barrel near the rear sight?
Michael
twobitrifles
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- Location
- Houston, TX
Gatehouse,
Your rifle was manufactured during 1959. It was one of the 15,241 made that year.
As such it should have a grooved top receiver for mounting a scope and a black
composite butt plate. Based on what I can see see in the photos I would estimate
the potential value at $700 tops.
Michael
Your rifle was manufactured during 1959. It was one of the 15,241 made that year.
As such it should have a grooved top receiver for mounting a scope and a black
composite butt plate. Based on what I can see see in the photos I would estimate
the potential value at $700 tops.
Michael
twobitrifles
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- Houston, TX
Gatehouse wrote:
Michael
If you look at the time stamps we were typing at the same time!!
Michael
Yup, correct. I even have a little scope and rings that came in the box. Thanks.
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- Manitoulin Island
Have submitted my Winchester 61 data to twobitrifles for his survey. Encourage other Gun Nutz who own these fine rifles to do the same. These are a rifle built the old way when precision machining and fitting was still the norm. Wonder how much new ones would cost if built that way today?
twobitrifles
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- Houston, TX
Thanks for the help on the survey guys. I appreciate your help and input. Here is a link to what I am looking for from the guns:
http://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/model-61-research-survey/
Eventually all the information will be made public so everyone will have a better understanding of these fine little rifles.
Here is a sample of some of the information so far:
Model 61 Interim Results
http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=534703
Michael
http://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/model-61-research-survey/
Eventually all the information will be made public so everyone will have a better understanding of these fine little rifles.
Here is a sample of some of the information so far:
Model 61 Interim Results
http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=534703
Michael
