61 winchester 22 magnum value
opinion of value on this old rifle. Its been re-blued and some rounded corners unfortunately, solid wood but needs refinish. Shoots real good, groved receiver, marble sights. I want a realistic price as I have seen these languish for weeks on auction with exorbitant asking prices. any help appreciated. email catmeow6@netzero.com
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Realistically,$375 to $450 and that's assuming no extra holes.Depends on how the sights were attached, I know you said it's grooved and that does help. 0 -
there are no holes drilled in this gun. the sights are just dovetail replacements. No alterations of any kind. With due respect I expect a 22 mag should bring more than a s,l, lr model. 0 -
I think Old Hickory was pretty close on his price opinion, esp. with a poorly done reblue. If the wood also needs to be refinished, it kind of makes one wonder what kind of treatment this gun received. The sights can be replaced with originals if necessary. And all 61 magnums were grooved. Even so, at the right price, it should make a good shooter-assuming the cosmetic shortcomings don't also indicate the possibility of mechanical problems. I'd sure want to test the function and firing capabilities before buying. -Asa 0 -
Hello Cody45...
You may not like or agree with my opinion on this, but I would be willing to bet that I am real close... your Winchester Model 61 is only worth about $250 - $300, and this is why.
1. The reblue job was obviously NOT a quality job if it has rounded corners[:(]. What condition are the barrel markings in?
2. Why on earth would someone only refinish the steel parts and leave the stock & slide handle in such a mismatched condition? That makes for one B.U.T.T. ugly gun[xx(].
3. The non-original sights.
4. The 22 WMR versions of the Model 61 are all completely modern firearms (manufactured 1960 - 1963), and are not eligible C & R yet.
I am sorry that the news could not be a bit better, but I do not believe in sugar coating anything either.
Bert H.
Real Men use a SINGLE-SHOT!0 -
Sorry Cody, but you are getting the straight goods on this one. .22WMR was not introduced until 1959, and the 61 was the first rifle Winchester chambered in the new round, thus your rifle is not particularly old (well, not if you are my age). It only lasted for 4 production years (1960-1963) so it did not do that well. The market will be pretty soft for a rifle in that condition. 0
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