Winchester Model 61 .22 rifles
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forindooruseonly
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I've got a thing for Winchester .22s. No room for the 52s in this photo, but I got the pumps and a couple of 63s in there. I thought they were expensive when I started buying them years ago, but I haven't priced them recently.
I've got a thing for Winchester .22s. No room for the 52s in this photo, but I got the pumps and a couple of 63s in there. I thought they were expensive when I started buying them years ago, but I haven't priced them recently.
Really Nice guns. What year is the Mod. 62 (third one down, not the 62A's)?
.22 Short?
Art
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Thanks!
Third one down is a Model 90 in .22 long rifle, I'm not sure of the year, but it's post 1932. They started choosing serial numbers at random, and many numbers were skipped at that point. So somewhere between 1932 and 1941 at the end of production.
DWalt
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I found a very nice Remingtom Model 12 (ca. 1920s) at an estate sale about 7 years ago for, I think, about $200. I am happy I bought it, it is a great .22 pump and one of my favorites. I did have to re-finish the wood, as the varnish was wrinkled. If you can't find a Win M61, go for a used Remington 12 if you can find one. I don't think the Remington 12s (several versions were made) have yet been discovered like the Winchester pumps. I also bought one of the Taurus replicas of the Winchester M63 .22 semi at about the same time. It is very well made, and if you didn't read the stampings on the barrel, you would think it was a Winchester 63. Only problem was that the stock was a little rough and dull. Not walnut, some kind of stained South American wood, I guess. I refinished it, and it now looks far better, but not like Winchester's wood. I don't know, but I think that Taurus .22 has been discontinued. I sure do not see them anymore. Also a good buy if you want a Win 63 but can't afford a real one.
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The actions of the 61 and the 9422 are very similar, featuring complete control of the cartridge from mag to chamber. In fact, the 9422 action is simply the Model 61 mechanism operated by a lever rather than a slide.
The Model 61 action was very expensive to produce with the older manufacturing methods, which was one of the reasons it was discontinued. The 9422 action was made more economically feasible only because of the availability of more modern CNC equipment when it was introduced in 1972.
Both are extremely reliable, and the values on both have been climbing, that's for sure. They are quality rifles.
John
The Model 61 action was very expensive to produce with the older manufacturing methods, which was one of the reasons it was discontinued. The 9422 action was made more economically feasible only because of the availability of more modern CNC equipment when it was introduced in 1972.
Both are extremely reliable, and the values on both have been climbing, that's for sure. They are quality rifles.
John
I have two 61s, a standard S, L. LR, and a like new WMR. I gave $1,000.00 for the magnum this spring and worried that I had paid to much. When I got to checking, it seems I did alright. Both of them aare near mint.
Here's the WMR,
Winchesters are my (other) passion.
The S, L, LR 61 and my 62AA
Here's the WMR,
Winchesters are my (other) passion.
The S, L, LR 61 and my 62AA
Hi guys,
I have been conducting some research on the Model 61 line of rifles for a while now. My intent is to attempt to document the percentages of the different calibers and barrel configurations that were produced. I have active threads on the Rinmfire Central, Winchester Arms Collectors, and a few other forums trying to gather data from owners of these rifles. What I am looking for is the full serial number of the rifle, the caliber desigantion as per the stamp on the barrel, is the receiver groove topped, and is there an "A" under the serial number on the late production magnums. You can either post the info here or send it to me in an email at [email protected]
Thanks to everyone for the help in this project.
Michael
I have been conducting some research on the Model 61 line of rifles for a while now. My intent is to attempt to document the percentages of the different calibers and barrel configurations that were produced. I have active threads on the Rinmfire Central, Winchester Arms Collectors, and a few other forums trying to gather data from owners of these rifles. What I am looking for is the full serial number of the rifle, the caliber desigantion as per the stamp on the barrel, is the receiver groove topped, and is there an "A" under the serial number on the late production magnums. You can either post the info here or send it to me in an email at [email protected]
Thanks to everyone for the help in this project.
Michael
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Mike, here is mine, serial #170630. My research shows that this gun was serial numbered in August, 1951, but shipped in 1952. It is marked for ".22 S.L. OR LR" and is not grooved for a scope. Hope this helps.
John
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