dad's old win. model 61
dad' old win. model 61 22cal shoots shorts ,longs or long rifle . it's 41" overall, 21" barrel ser. 3419xx, would like to know its history and worth though it will probably never be for sale. thanks
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Well it was manufactured in late 1962. That tells me it's a round barrel, since the Octagon barrels were discontinued in 1943. The 61s last year of production was 1963. You don't say anything at all about the condition. So without that you cant put much of a value on it. This is what I can tell you.
100% like brand new, $700. plus, if you have the box and paperwork that came with it, even more.
80% condition, $350
30% " $200
Without knowing anything more this is just a guesstimate based on the "Blue Book". I do know they sell fast and hi when they are in 98% condition or better. Regards Dave0 -
My wife has her dads Winchester model 61M in 22 magnum.Her mom bought it for him in 1960.It is in excellent condition.He was more of a fisherman than a shooter and the rifle spent most of it's life in the closet,although he hunted alot when he was younger.His second wife bought him a New model Ruger Single Six convertable to go with the rifle.My wife also has it.
EvilDr235
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VERY nice little 22's. All of the mint condition ones in the gunlist are 800-900 (although that doesn't necessarily mean they are selling them for that; that's what they're asking) and one is NIB for $2500 (been in there 3 months so obviously too high to attract a buyer). As was already mentioned, 98% and better draw a premium, although they can be had for @600 if you are patient enough. There are also grooved/non grooved receivers (for scope) and yours should be grooved for scope rings if it was made in '62, and also steel and plastic buttplates (win switched to plastic sometime in the late 50's and the steel butts seem to bring a little more). Too bad yours isn't marked "for shot only" (made for .22 ratshot cartridges) as these usually bring upward of $2K even in so-so shape. Hold onto it, they aren't making any more of them so the value can only go up, AND you should never sell an heriloom, espicially a gun, that you will someday be able to pass down to your kids. 0 -
I think the M.61 is the all time,hands down, best built 22 ever made!!!I have several, including a Rutledge smoothbore. The 61 was first offered in 1932, and as stated, last offered in 1963.If at all possible hang onto it-makes a great handmedown-Bob
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aust51...
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but your Model 61 isn't worth anywhere near what these other fellows have been quoting... My reasoning behind this... the barrel on your rifle has had 3" cut off of it (unless you measured or typed the length incorrectly). All Model 61s were mfg. with 24" barrels (regardless of which 22 cartridge it was chambered for). Winchester never produced a 22 caliber slide action rimfire rifle with a factory barrel length of 21". The Model 1890 & 61 were made with 24" barrels, the 1906 with a 20" barrel, and the Model 62 was made with a 23" barrel.
The DOM of your is 1963 (a total of 342,001 of them were made before being discontinued in mid 1963), as the serial number on your rifle is less than 100 units from the very last one made.
Bert H.
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Don't get excited, your 41" OAL 61 hasen't been cut. 41" total is right from the factory.
The prices you have been quoted are pretty close depending on condition. $600.00+ for 98%
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