The picture shown in #20 is definitely a Model 61 and ejects to the side. It is very similar to the earlier Remington Model 12, also an excellent slide-action .22

"Keep the scope. Some of the vintage 'cheap' scopes are not so cheap anymore. "

Just take a look on GunBroker and eBay for what some of the earlier 3/4" tube Weaver scopes from the 1950s are bringing today. A lot more than the original $10. Most everything today is made in China, and not nearly the quality of the "Made-in-USA" Weaver/El Paso scopes.

Not too long ago I sold a 1950's era 2-3/4X Weaver scope (1" tube) in no better than fair condition for $75 on eBay. At least the optics were OK. Guys with 1950s guns all want 1950s scopes to go with them.