
Lock Stock & Barrel Premier Auction #3 - Cody, WY
Lock Stock & Barrel Premier Auction #3 - Cody, WY
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The auction will be held at The Cody Auditorium, 1240 Beck Ave, Cody, WY 82414, beginning at 9:00 MST.
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Antique Special Order Deluxe Winchester Model 1890 .22 Short 24" Pump Action Rifle, 1898 Antique
Lot # 26 (Sale Order: 26 of 674)
Model: 1890 (Second Model)
Serial Number: 63787
Year of Manufacture: 1898, Antique
Caliber: .22 Short
Action Type: Pump Action Rifle
Barrel Length: 24” Octagon
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a “U”-notch sheet metal sight screwed to the barrel with elevation screw adjustment. The tang is mounted with a Lyman tang sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are elegant two-piece deluxe walnut with a “pistol grip stock of fancy wood, checked”, as Winchester would catalog it, grooved slide handle, straight comb, and crescent steel buttplate. The back of the stock under the buttplate is marked “90 / 6869”, indicating this was a special order stock. The LOP measures 12 3/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate, which is a deviation from the standard 12 7/8" LOP (part of the special order). There are no chips or cracks. There is, however, a deep nick in the bottom of the grip between the grip cap and the lower tang. There are a few scattered compression lines, nicks, and scratches. Overall, the stocks are in Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Case Color receiver and hammer. Niter Blue trigger and mag tube brackets.
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp where not interrupted by erosion. There are a few pits between the midlength and muzzle end. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 8/10 for Antique.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 80% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light operation wear and minor thinning throughout. The case color is lightly muted throughout the metal, but the color is still well visible and is especially strong in the protected areas, on the sides of the trigger guard, and around the hammer in front of the tang sight. There is finish loss on the leading edges. There is freckled corrosion on the receiver and muzzle. There are a couple nicks on the left side of the barrel on one of the octagonal edges. The screw heads are tool marked but sharp with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent Condition as Antique.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: Winchester was the first American company to offer a practical .22 pump-action rifle, the Model 1890. Designed by gunmaking genius John Moses Browning, the Model 1890 was patterned after Winchester's iconic lever-actions with a tubular magazine under the barrel, an exposed hammer, and top ejection. Winchester had asked Browning to design the rifle as a replacement for the rimfire versions of the Model 1873, which had never achieved great popularity. The Model 1890 was an instant success, and set the standard for all .22 repeaters that followed. Only the first 115,000 Model 1890s had case-hardened receivers (it was standard until 1901), out of a production run of over 40 years and nearly 850,000 rifles, making any such examples scarce today.
This Antique Special Order Deluxe Winchester Model 1890 (Second Model) Takedown Rifle was made in 1898 and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 24” octagonal barrel, 80% of its original blued and case colored finish, with some vibrant case coloring in the protected areas, on the sides of the trigger guard, and around the hammer in front of the tang sight, and some deep bluing on the remainder, a “WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO.” hard brown rubber grip cap, a Lyman tang sight, clear markings, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and only minor erosion. This is a rare gem, distinguished as a special order deluxe Model 1890 by its elegant two-piece high grade walnut “pistol grip stock of fancy wood, checked”, as Winchester would catalog it, and the rear of the buttstock having a special order stamp, befitting of the custom length of pull of 12 3/4” as opposed to the standard 12 7/8". This special order deluxe rifle represents the pinnacle of late 19th-century gun-making, and such high grade versions were usually only commissioned by well-heeled shooters. These remain highly sought after today for their exquisite detailing and historical significance, making this rifle a prestigious addition to any collection.
Antique Winchester Model 1890 Casehardened .22 Short 24" Octagonal Pump Action Rifle, 1896 Antique
Lot # 27 (Sale Order: 27 of 674)
Model: 1890 (Second Model)
Serial Number: 45443
Year of Manufacture: 1896
Caliber: .22 Short
Action Type: Pump Action Rifle
Barrel Length: 24” Octagon
Sights / Optics: The front sight is blade dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a fixed V-notch dovetailed to the barrel. The tang is drilled, tapped, and filled for a tang sight (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are beautiful oil finished walnut. The wood to metal fit is great, with the wood “proud” of the metal. There are scattered compressions and minor nicks that have darkened. The left side of the wrist has a small crack that measures .5” in length. The bottom front of the slide grip has a few gouges and a crack that runs halfway down the length. The LOP measures 12 7/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the case colored crescent buttplate. The case color on the buttplate has gone mostly mute with only some faint traces detectable. Most of the buttplate has taken some light corrosion and mottled patina. Overall, the stocks rate in about Very Good Condition as Antique.
Type of Finish: Case Color & Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp where not interrupted by erosion. There is intermittent erosion throughout with minor pits here and there. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 8/10 for Antique.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 50% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light operation wear. The case color on the left side of the receiver is strong, however the rest of the receiver, including the tangs, have gone mostly mute, including the buttplate. There is finish loss on the leading edges. There is spotted corrosion on the right side of the receiver and bottom metal. There are a couple spots of minor pinprick erosion on the barrel exterior. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good Condition as Antique.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: Winchester was the first American company to offer a practical .22 pump-action rifle, the Model 1890. Designed by gunmaking genius John Moses Browning, the Model 1890 was patterned after Winchester's iconic lever-actions with a tubular magazine under the barrel, an exposed hammer, and top ejection. Winchester had asked Browning to design the rifle as a replacement for the rimfire versions of the Model 1873, which had never achieved great popularity. The Model 1890 was an instant success, and set the standard for all .22 repeaters that followed. For many years, the Model 1890, when chambered in .22 Short, was considered to be the ideal for use in shooting galleries, hence its nickname of “Gallery Gun”. Only the first 115,000 Model 1890s had case-hardened receivers (it was standard until 1901), out of a production run of over 40 years and nearly 850,000 rifles, making any such examples scarce today.
This Antique Winchester Model 1890 (Second Model) Casehardened Takedown Rifle was made in 1896 and is in Very Good Condition as Antique. It features a 24” octagonal barrel, 50% of its original blued and case colored finish, with some strong case coloring on the left side of the receiver, and some fine bluing on the barrel, elegant oil finished walnut stocks (there’s a small .5” long crack in the left side of the wrist, and the bottom front of the slide grip has a few gouges and a crack that runs halfway down the length), and a bright bore with sharp rifling and only minor erosion. This is a wonderful example of an early casehardened Winchester Model 1890 slide action rifle.
Semi-Deluxe Winchester Model 1890 Takedown .22 WRF 24" Octagonal Pump Action Rifle 1917 C&R
Lot # 28 (Sale Order: 28 of 674)
Model: 1890 (Third Model)
Serial Number: 608804
Year of Manufacture: 1917
Caliber: .22 Winchester Rimfire (WRF)
Action Type: Pump-Action Rifle with Tubular Magazine
Barrel Length: 24” Octagon
Sights/ Optics: The front sight is a Lyman combination sight. The rear sight is a Lyman Folding Rear Leaf No. 6 sight. The tang is mounted with a Lyman tang sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece walnut with a grooved slide handle, “WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO.” capped smooth pistol grip, straight comb, and crescent steel buttplate. There are no chips or cracks. There are some compressions and minor scratches. There is minor finish loss on the slide handle. The LOP measures 12 7/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has some wear at the heel and toe with thinning and a few scuffs throughout as well as some mottled patina. Overall, the stocks are in Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is one spot of minor erosion just past the midlength toward the muzzle. Otherwise, there is no erosion. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 70% of its metal finish. The action shows mild operational wear. Much of the receiver has turned to a patina with mottled discoloration throughout and some finish loss on the bottom metal. There is finish loss on the action bar and mag tube from sliding the action. There is thinning and finish loss on the leading edges of the receiver, octagonal barrel, and around the muzzle. The markings are clear. The screw heads are sharp to tool marked with strong slots. Overall, the rifle is in Fine Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box Paperwork and Accessories: None
Our Assessment: Winchester was the first American company to offer a practical .22 pump-action rifle, the Model 1890. Designed by gunmaking genius John Moses Browning, the Model 1890 was patterned after Winchester's iconic lever-actions with a tubular magazine under the barrel, an exposed hammer, and top ejection. Winchester had asked Browning to design the rifle as a replacement for the rimfire versions of the Model 1873, which had never achieved great popularity. The Model 1890 was an instant success, and set the standard for all .22 repeaters that followed.
This Semi-Deluxe Winchester Model 1890 (Third Model) Takedown Rifle was made in 1917 and is in Fine Condition. It features a 24” octagonal barrel, 70% of its original blued finish, a complete set of Lyman sights: front, rear, and tang, which were some the most sought after upgrades for these rifles and a favorite among Model 1890 shooters, elegant semi-deluxe two-piece walnut stocks with a “WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO.” capped smooth pistol grip, clear markings, a nearly pristine bore, and even better mechanics. This rifle is a must have for any Winchester collection.
Winchester Model 1890 2nd Model Takedown .22 Short 24" Octagonal Pump Action Rifle, 1902 C&R
Lot # 29 (Sale Order: 29 of 674)
Model: 1890 2nd Model
Serial Number: 150661
Year of Manufacture: 1902
Caliber: .22 Short
Action Type: Pump Action Rifle with Tubular Magazine
Barrel Length: 24”, Octagonal
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a “U”-notch “sheet metal” sight screwed to the barrel with elevation slot and adjustment screw.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are beautiful oiled finish walnut. The wood to metal fit is excellent, though it has darkened where it meets the metal. There are a couple spots of discoloration on the right side of the wrist. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 12 7/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the crescent steel buttplate. There are some minor freckles toward the bottom of the buttplate. Overall, the stocks rate in about Fine Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued, with a Case-hardened hammer and buttplate
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is very faint erosion down the length of the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates at 8/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 93% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light operation wear. The case color on the hammer is strong throughout. The case color on the buttplate has thinned and mostly gone mute, but remains strong near the top screw. There is light corrosion freckled on top of the receiver and bolt. There are minor scratches scattered about the receiver and a couple nicks on the edges of the barrel. The bottom metal has taken a patina where the finish has mostly thinned. There is minor thinning on the leading edges. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Fine Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: Winchester was the first American company to offer a practical .22 pump-action rifle, the Model 1890. Designed by gunmaking genius John Moses Browning, the Model 1890 was patterned after Winchester's iconic lever-actions with a tubular magazine under the barrel, an exposed hammer, and top ejection. Winchester had asked Browning to design the rifle as a replacement for the rimfire versions of the Model 1873, which had never achieved great popularity. The Model 1890 was an instant success, and set the standard for all .22 repeaters that followed. For many years, the Model 1890, when chambered in .22 Short, was considered to be the standard for use in shooting galleries, hence its affectionate nickname of gallery gun.
This Winchester Model 1890 2nd Model Takedown Rifle was made in 1902 and is in Fine Condition. It features a 24” octagonal barrel, 93% of its lustrous, original blued finish, with some strong, vibrant, and iridescent case coloring on the hammer, and the case coloring on the crescent steel buttplate having mostly gone mute, though remaining strong near the top screw, beautiful oil finished walnut stocks, clear markings, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and only faint erosion. In .22 Short, this is a wonderful example of the classic Winchester 1890 pump rifle.
Factory Scoped Winchester Model 90 A5 Scope .22 Long 24” Pump Action Rifle, 1920 C&R
Lot # 30 (Sale Order: 30 of 674)
Model: 90 (1890, 3rd Model)
Serial Number: 675788A
Year of Manufacture: 1920
Caliber: .22 Long
Action Type: Pump Action Rifle with Tubular Magazine
Markings: The “WP” proofs have the correct placement for a rifle factory fitted with an A5 scope; one in front and one behind the rear scope base.
Barrel Length: 24”, Octagonal
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight base has been filled and marked “W.R.A.” (Winchester Repeating Arms). There are two male dovetails on the barrel with correct “PAT. MAY. 24. 1910” scope bases (the rear of which bears the classic “grasshopper” spring) fitted with an original Winchester A5 scope. The scope has a Fine Crosshair reticle, the sight picture is clear, and the glass is clean with no notable scratches. This configuration is correct for being installed by the factory, but is currently swapped for a left handed shooter. The tang is drilled, tapped, and filled for tang sight options.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece walnut with a 12-groove slide handle, straight grip and comb, and crescent steel buttplate. Both pieces have the original finish with exceptional wood to metal fit. Some of the wood has darkened where it meets the metal. The LOP measures 12 7/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has some surface level erosion scattered about with some light wear on the heel and toe. Overall, the stocks rate in about Fine Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 80% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light operation wear. There is thinning on the leading edges and exposed spots on the receiver, mag tube, and barrel that have taken a deep patina and minor erosion. The finish on the trigger guard and bottom tang has thinned and taken a deep patina as well but there is no notable erosion. The screw heads are sharp to lightly tool marked. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good Plus Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions properly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: Winchester was the first American company to offer a practical .22 pump-action rifle, the Model 1890. Designed by gunmaking genius John Moses Browning, the Model 1890 was patterned after Winchester's iconic lever-actions with a tubular magazine under the barrel, an exposed hammer, and top ejection. Winchester had asked Browning to design the rifle as a replacement for the rimfire versions of the Model 1873, which had never achieved great popularity. The Model 1890 was an instant success, and set the standard for all .22 repeaters that followed. In 1920, to avoid having their rifle models sound too old fashioned, Winchester decided to drop the “18” prefix from any of their model numbers, so the Model 1890 became the Model 90. About a decade earlier, in June 1910, Winchester announced its new telescopic sight, the A5, and a small number of Model 1890s/90s were factory fitted with the A5 scope as special order pieces over the years.
This Special Order Factory Mounted A5 Scope Winchester Model 90 Pump Action Rifle was made in 1920 and is in Very Good Plus Condition. It features a 24” octagonal barrel, 80% of its original blued finish (there are exposed spots on the receiver, mag tube, and barrel that have taken a deep patina and minor erosion), elegant two-piece walnut stocks with a 12-groove slide handle, straight grip and comb, and crescent steel buttplate, correct offset Winchester ovalled “WP” proofs (one in front and one behind the rear scope base), and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion, and has been factory fitted with a Winchester A5 telescopic sight with a Fine Crosshair reticle, a clear sight picture, and clean glass with no notable scratches. The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to the barrel, the rear sight base has been filled and marked “W.R.A.” (Winchester Repeating Arms), and there are two male dovetails on the barrel with correct “PAT. MAY. 24. 1910” scope bases, the rear of which bears the classic “grasshopper” spring. This configuration is correct for being installed by the factory, but is currently swapped for a left handed shooter. The rule of thumb when examining a Model 1890/90 with an A5 scope is if the Winchester ovalled “WP” proofs are offset, then it’s a factory fitted sight. This exceptionally rare piece would make a pheno
Winchester Model 1890 3rd Model Takedown .22 Long 24" Octagonal Pump Action Rifle 1910 C&R
Lot # 31 (Sale Order: 31 of 674)
Model: 1890 (Third Model)
Serial Number: 439061
Year of Manufacture: 1910
Caliber: .22 Long
Action Type: Pump-Action Rifle with Tubular Magazine
Barrel Length: 24” Octagon
Sights/ Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a “U”-notch sight screwed to the rear of the barrel and screw-adjustable for elevation. The top tang is drilled, tapped, and filled for a tang sight (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece walnut with a grooved slide handle, straight grip, straight comb, and steel crescent buttplate. The stocks have some minor handling marks but no notable damage. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 12 7/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has some wear at the heel and toe. Overall, the stocks are in Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 90% of its metal finish. The action shows light operational wear. The finish on the tangs and mag tube has thinned and taken a light patina. There is minor corrosion toward the end of the mag tube and action bar. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box Paperwork and Accessories: None
Our Assessment: Winchester was the first American company to offer a practical .22 pump-action rifle, the Model 1890. Designed by gunmaking genius John Moses Browning, the Model 1890 was patterned after Winchester's iconic lever-actions with a tubular magazine under the barrel, an exposed hammer, and top ejection. Winchester had asked Browning to design the rifle as a replacement for the rimfire versions of the Model 1873, which had never achieved great popularity. The Model 1890 was an instant success, and set the standard for all .22 repeaters that followed.
This Winchester Model 1890 (Third Model) Takedown Rifle was made in 1910 and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 24” octagonal barrel, 90% of its superb, original blued finish, elegant two-piece walnut stocks, quality fit and finish, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion whatsoever. This rifle looks just about as fine as the day it left the factory, and is a must have for any Winchester or rimfire repeater collection.
Winchester Model 1890 Casehardened Takedown .22 Long 24" Octagonal Pump Action Rifle 1901 C&R
Lot # 32 (Sale Order: 32 of 674)
Model: 1890 (Second Model)
Serial Number: 109579
Year of Manufacture: 1901
Caliber: .22 Long
Action Type: Pump Action Rifle
Barrel Length: 24” Octagon
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a “U”-notch “sheet metal” sight screwed to the barrel with elevation adjustment.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are beautiful oil finished walnut. The wood to metal fit is great, with the wood “proud” of the metal, especially at the lower tang. The wrist shows only faint surface marks and light age discoloration. The LOP measures 12 7/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the case colored crescent steel buttplate. The case color on the buttplate has gone mostly mute with only some faint traces detectable. Most of the buttplate has taken some light corrosion. There are no chips or cracks. The wood has darkened where it meets the metal. Overall, the stocks rate in about Fine Condition.
Type of Finish: Case Color & Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp where not interrupted by erosion. There is general erosion throughout. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 6/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 80% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light operation wear. The case color is strong on the sides of the receiver, only lightly muted on the top and bottom of the receiver, and mostly muted on the tangs. The case color has gone almost completely mute on the buttplate. There are a few intermittent rust freckles on the muzzle end of the barrel. There is thinning on the leading edges. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: Winchester was the first American company to offer a practical .22 pump-action rifle, the Model 1890. Designed by gunmaking genius John Moses Browning, the Model 1890 was patterned after Winchester's iconic lever-actions with a tubular magazine under the barrel, an exposed hammer, and top ejection. Winchester had asked Browning to design the rifle as a replacement for the rimfire versions of the Model 1873, which had never achieved great popularity. The Model 1890 was an instant success, and set the standard for all .22 repeaters that followed. Only the first 115,000 Model 1890s had case-hardened receivers (it was standard until 1901), out of a production run of over 40 years and nearly 850,000 rifles, making any such examples scarce today.
This Winchester Model 1890 (Second Model) Casehardened Takedown Rifle was made in 1901 and is in Very Good Condition. It features a 24” octagonal barrel, 80% of its original blued and case colored finish, with some strong case coloring on the sides of the receiver, and some deep bluing on the barrel, elegant oil finished walnut stocks, and a bright bore with sharp rifling (there’s general erosion throughout). This is a wonderful example of a casehardened Winchester Model 1890 slide action rifle, likely one of the last produced before the change was made to full bluing.
Special Order Nickel Trim Winchester Model 90 .22 Short 24" "Gallery Gun" Pump Rifle 1915 C&R
Lot # 33 (Sale Order: 33 of 674)
Model: 90 (1890, Third Model)
Serial Number: 567410A
Year of Manufacture: 1915
Caliber: 22 Short
Action Type: Pump Action Rifle
Barrel Length: 24" Octagon
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a bead dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a “U”-notch leaf screwed to the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece walnut with a 12-groove slide handle, straight grip, straight comb, and nickel plated crescent steel buttplate. Both pieces have the original finish with exceptional wood to metal fit. The LOP measures 12 7/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the crescent buttplate. There is scattered intermittent corrosion on the buttplate, concentrated in front of the plate screw, but most of the nickel finish remains intact. There are no chips or cracks. There are scattered compression marks and a few nicks. Overall, the stocks rate in about Fine Condition.
Type of Finish: Half Nickel, Half Blued. Winchester called this “Nickel Trimmings”.
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with well defined rifling. There is some light to mild erosion throughout. Overall, this is a nice clean bore for a well used “Gallery Gun”. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 7 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 65% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows general operation wear. There are a few scratches on both sides of the receiver. Most of the nickel remains throughout, except on the right side of the receiver where a large area has thinned and taken a deep patina. Most of the bluing throughout the rifle has gone to a deep patina, and there is frost and rust freckles throughout. The screw heads are good. The markings are clear. There are some tool marks on both sides of the barrel behind the rear sight. Additionally, the markings on the barrel date it to post-1919 when Winchester changed the model name from “Model 1890” to “Model 90”, but the receiver dates to 1915. The tool marks and mismatched markings confirm that at some point in the past, the barrel on this “Gallery Gun” has been replaced. This may have even been done while the rifle was still in use at a shooting gallery, as spent barrels were often replaced to extend the service life of a “Gallery Gun”. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions properly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: Winchester was the first American company to offer a practical .22 pump-action rifle, the Model 1890. Designed by gunmaking genius John Moses Browning, the Model 1890 was patterned after Winchester's iconic lever-actions with a tubular magazine under the barrel, an exposed hammer, and top ejection. The Model 1890 was an instant success, and set the standard for all .22 repeaters that followed. Today, among the rarest and most desirable Winchester Model 1890s are the “Gallery Guns”. These were the pump action repeaters used by shooting galleries at amusement parks across the country, which offered the chance for men of all ages to “step right up” and show off their marksmanship skills. “Gallery Guns” have a few distinct features. First, they were chambered for .22 Short, better suited for the short distances of shooting galleries and the crowded environments in which they were hosted. Second, the loading ports were of a triangular shape, as opposed to a cartridge shape on standard Model 1890s. The triangular shape facilitated the use of speedloaders, which allowed the carnies to get the “Gallery Guns” into the hands of the next customer even faster. Factory nickel trim was a special order feature from Winchester, but is encountered fairly regularly on “Gallery Guns”, as the finish was considered more durable for the rough handling expected at carnivals and amusement parks.This example was made in 1915 and is in Very Good Condition. The markings on the barrel date it to post-1919 when Winchester changed the model name from “Model 1890” to “Model 90”, but the receiver dates to 1915, indicating that the barrel on this “Gallery Gun” has been replaced. This may have even been done while the rifle was still in use at a shooting gallery, as spent barrels were often replaced to extend the service life. It features the classic triangular loading port, retaining 65% of its blued and nickel finish, good mechanics, and a mostly bright bore with well defined rifling. With its nickel trimmings, this is a visually striking Winchester Model 1890 “Gallery Gun”.
Winchester Model 06 .22 Short, Long Rifle S/L/LR 20" Pump Action Rifle, 1923 C&R
Lot # 34 (Sale Order: 34 of 674)
Model: 06 (1906)
Serial Number: 612096
Year of Manufacture: 1923
Caliber: .22 Short, Long, or Long Rifle
Action Type: Pump Action with Tubular Magazine
Barrel Length: 20” Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a steel blade dovetailed into the barrel. The rear sight is a leaf and screw-elevator “U”-notch sight screwed to the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are walnut with a grooved forend, smooth straight grip, straight comb, and Winchester checkered composition buttplate. The LOP measures 12 3/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. There are no chips or cracks. The right side of the wrist has a deep compression line. There are a few scuffs, compressions, and scrapes. Overall, the stocks rate in about Fine Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is minor erosion. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 8/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 85% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows general operation wear on the action bar, mag tube, and edges of the receiver. The sides of the receiver are taking a patina. There is finish loss on the leading edges and muzzle. There are a few scattered scratches. The tangs have mostly thinned from handling. The markings are clear. The screw heads are sharp. Overall, this rifle rates in about Fine Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: Winchester was the first American company to offer a practical .22 pump-action rifle, the Model 1890. Designed by gunmaking genius John Moses Browning, the Model 1890 was patterned after Winchester's iconic lever-actions with a tubular magazine under the barrel, an exposed hammer, and top ejection. Winchester had asked Browning to design the rifle as a replacement for the rimfire versions of the Model 1873, which had never achieved great popularity. The Model 1890 was an instant success, and set the standard for all .22 repeaters that followed. Sixteen years later, Winchester introduced the Model 1906, a more economical version of the Model 1890, with a 20” round barrel and shotgun-style composition buttplate. Initially chambered in .22 Short only, by 1908, the Model 1906 was capable of handling .22 Short, Long, or Long Rifle cartridges, a move which accelerated sales considerably, and 731,852 Model 1906s were made over a production run from 1906-1932.
This Winchester Model 06 .22 S/L/LR Pump Action Rifle was made in 1923 and is in Fine Condition. It features a 20” round barrel, 85% of its original blued finish, elegant walnut stocks (the right side of the wrist has a deep compression line), a Winchester checkered composition shotgun-style buttplate, clear markings, sound mechanics, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and minor erosion. This rifle appears to have been used very little, and would still be an excellent plinker, or a worthy addition to a Winchester collection.
Early Pre-War Winchester Model 61 .22 Short Long Rifle S/L/LR 24" Pump Action Rifle 1934 C&R
Lot # 35 (Sale Order: 35 of 674)
Model: 61
Serial Number: 6177
Year of Manufacture: 1934
Caliber: .22 Short, Long, or Long Rifle
Action Type: Pump Action Tubular Magazine Fed
Barrel Length: 24” Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a "U"-notch elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel. The top tang is drilled, tapped, and filled for a tang sight (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece walnut with a correct 11-groove pre-war slide handle, semi-pistol grip, straight comb, and checkered steel buttplate. The stocks have a few scattered compressions and draglines. The right side of the buttstock toward the rear has a few more prominent scratches. The LOP measures 13 3/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has some light wear around the edges. There are no cracks. Overall, the stocks rate in about Very Good to Fine Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at some edges. There are a few scattered light marks. The action shows minor operational wear in which some of the finish has thinned on the mag tube and sides of the barrel where the pump grip slides. The left side of the barrel, the spot where the slide has exposed the metal, has taken a faint corrosion in the line. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Fine Condition.
Mechanics: The safety is jammed into the “fire” position. We did not try to force it. Otherwise, the action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. We advise taking it to a competent gunsmith to restore the safety back to its proper function. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Our Assessment: Winchester was the first American company to offer a practical .22 pump-action rifle, the Model 1890. Designed by gunmaking genius John Moses Browning, the Model 1890 was patterned after Winchester's iconic lever-actions with a tubular magazine under the barrel, an exposed hammer, and top ejection. It was an instant success and set the standard for all .22 repeaters that followed. In 1909, Remington introduced a pump-action .22 that used an internal hammer, allowing the receiver to be streamlined and well sealed against moisture and debris. In 1915, Marlin introduced a similar hammerless .22 rifle. The innovative designs made Winchester's pump guns look a bit "old fashioned", and in an attempt to attract new customers during the depths of the Great Depression, Winchester decided to introduce their own "modern" hammerless .22 pump-action. The resulting Model 61 hammerless rifle was released in 1932, and produced until 1963.
This Winchester Model 61 was made in 1934 and is in Fine Condition. It features a 24” barrel, 98% of its lustrous, original blued finish, elegant two-piece walnut stocks with a correct 11-groove pre-war slide handle, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion. The rifle’s cross-bolt safety is currently jammed into the “fire” position. Otherwise, the action functions correctly. We advise taking this rifle to a competent gunsmith to restore the safety back to its proper function. Once done, this would make for a great shooter or a wonderful addition to a Winchester collection.
Pre-War Winchester Model 61 .22 Short Long Rifle S/L/LR 24" Pump Action Rifle, 1937 C&R
Lot # 36 (Sale Order: 36 of 674)
Model: 61
Serial Number: 21191
Year of Manufacture: 1937
Caliber: .22 Short, Long, or Long Rifle
Action Type: Pump Action Tubular Magazine Fed
Barrel Length: 24” Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a King mirrored beaded blade dovetailed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a "U"-notch elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel. The rear sight leaf is slightly bent at the riser.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece walnut with a correct 11-groove pre-war slide handle, semi-pistol grip, straight comb, and checkered steel buttplate. The stocks have a few scattered compressions, draglines, scratches, scuffs, and minor scrapes. The LOP measures 13 3/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has some light wear around the edges. There is a crack on the left side of the grip. The bottom of the grip and forend are both marked “18 / CP”. Overall, the stocks rate in about Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is very faint erosion sparsely found in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 8 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 65% of its metal finish. There is finish loss around the leading edges. The action shows mild operational wear in which some of the finish has been lost on the mag tube and sides of the barrel where the pump grip slides. There is thinning on the muzzle. There are scattered scratches and nicks. There is freckled and mottled corrosion throughout where some of the exposed metal has taken a patina. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Our Assessment:Winchester was the first American company to offer a practical .22 pump-action rifle, the Model 1890. Designed by gunmaking genius John Moses Browning, the Model 1890 was patterned after Winchester's iconic lever-actions with a tubular magazine under the barrel, an exposed hammer, and top ejection. It was an instant success and set the standard for all .22 repeaters that followed. In 1909, Remington introduced a pump-action .22 that used an internal hammer, allowing the receiver to be streamlined and well sealed against moisture and debris. In 1915, Marlin introduced a similar hammerless .22 rifle. The innovative designs made Winchester's pump guns look a bit "old fashioned", and in an attempt to attract new customers during the depths of the Great Depression, Winchester decided to introduce their own "modern" hammerless .22 pump-action. The resulting Model 61 hammerless rifle was released in 1932, and produced until 1963.
This Winchester Model 61 was made in 1937 and is in Good Condition. It features a 24” barrel, 65% of its original blued finish, rugged two-piece walnut stocks (there’s a crack on the left side of the grip) with a correct 11-groove pre-war slide handle, a checkered steel buttplate, an installed King bead front sight with mirror (a design that was very popular in the 1930s through the end of WW2), and a bright bore with sharp rifling (there’s very faint erosion sparsely found throughout). This rifle could take its place in a collection, but could also still serve as a fun plinker.
Pre-64 Winchester Model 61 .22 Short Long Rifle S/L/LR 24" Pump Action Rifle, 1947 C&R
Lot # 37 (Sale Order: 37 of 674)
Model: 61
Serial Number: 81768
Year of Manufacture: 1947
Caliber: .22 Short, Long, or Long Rifle
Action Type: Pump Action Tubular Magazine Fed
Barrel Length: 24” Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a "U"-notch elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece walnut with a correct 17-groove post-war first variation slide handle, semi-pistol grip, straight comb, and checkered steel buttplate. The stocks have a few scattered compressions, draglines, scratches, scuffs, and minor scrapes. The LOP measures 13 3/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has some light wear around the edges. There is some finish loss around the bottom edge of the grip. There are no cracks. Overall, the stocks rate in about Very Good to Fine Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at some edges. There are a few scattered light marks. The action shows minor operational wear in which some of the finish has thinned on the mag tube and sides of the barrel where the pump grip slides. There is thinning on the muzzle with some minor scuffs at the outer edge. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Fine Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Our Assessment: Winchester was the first American company to offer a practical .22 pump-action rifle, the Model 1890. Designed by gunmaking genius John Moses Browning, the Model 1890 was patterned after Winchester's iconic lever-actions with a tubular magazine under the barrel, an exposed hammer, and top ejection. It was an instant success and set the standard for all .22 repeaters that followed. In 1909, Remington introduced a pump-action .22 that used an internal hammer, allowing the receiver to be streamlined and well sealed against moisture and debris. In 1915, Marlin introduced a similar hammerless .22 rifle. The innovative designs made Winchester's pump guns look a bit "old fashioned", and in an attempt to attract new customers during the depths of the Great Depression, Winchester decided to introduce their own "modern" hammerless .22 pump-action. The resulting Model 61 hammerless rifle was released in 1932, and produced until 1963.
This Winchester Model 61 was made in 1947 and is in Fine Condition. It features a 24” barrel, 95% of its lustrous, original blued finish, elegant two-piece walnut stocks with a correct 17-groove post-war first variation slide handle, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion. This is a beautiful Model 61 from the immediate post-war era.
Last Year Winchester Model 61 Magnum .22 WMR 24" Rimfire Pump Action Rifle, 1963 C&R
Lot # 38 (Sale Order: 38 of 674)
Model: 61
Serial Number: 346697
Year of Manufacture: 1963
Caliber: .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire (WMR)
Action Type: Pump Action with Tubular Magazine
Barrel Length: 24" Round
Sights/Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a "U"-notch elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel. The top of the receiver is grooved for mounting an optic (none included).
Stock Configuration and Condition: The stocks are two-piece walnut with a flat-bottom 17-groove slide handle, smooth semi-pistol grip, straight comb, and checkered Winchester composition buttplate. The stocks have some scattered light nicks, scratches, and draglines primarily on the buttstock. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 1/2" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has scattered light wear, concentrated at the heel and toe, but the checkering is sharp. Overall, the stocks are in Fine Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 96% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light operation wear. There is thinning on the leading edges, especially on the action bar. There is thinning around the muzzle. There are a few scattered handling marks. The screws are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Fine Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. There is a cross-bolt safety at the front of the trigger guard and a slide release at the left rear. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork, and Accessories: None
Our Assessment: Winchester was the first American company to offer a practical .22 pump-action rifle, the Model 1890. Designed by gunmaking genius John Moses Browning, the Model 1890 was patterned after Winchester's iconic lever-actions with a tubular magazine under the barrel, an exposed hammer, and top ejection. It was an instant success and set the standard for all .22 repeaters that followed. In 1909, Remington introduced a pump-action .22 that used an internal hammer, allowing the receiver to be streamlined and well sealed against moisture and debris. In 1915, Marlin introduced a similar hammerless .22 rifle. The innovative designs made Winchester's pump guns look a bit "old fashioned", and in an attempt to attract new customers during the depths of the Great Depression, Winchester decided to introduce their own "modern" hammerless .22 pump-action. The resulting Model 61 hammerless rifle was released in 1932, and produced until 1963. Winchester introduced the Model 61 “Magnum” in 1960, chambered in the new, more powerful .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire, which gave the rifle a little more punch and range.
This Winchester Model 61 Magnum was made in 1963 and is in Fine Condition. It features a 24” barrel, 96% of its lustrous, original blued finish, elegant two-piece walnut stocks with a flat-bottom 17-groove slide handle, smooth semi-pistol grip, and checkered Winchester composition buttplate, a scope grooved receiver, strong mechanics, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion. This is a beautiful Model 61 from the last year of production.
Winchester Model 61 Magnum .22 WMR 24" Rimfire Pump Action Rifle, 1961 C&R
Lot # 39 (Sale Order: 39 of 674)
Model: 61
Serial Number: 310525
Year of Manufacture: 1961
Caliber: .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire (WMR)
Action Type: Pump Action with Tubular Magazine
Barrel Length: 24" Round
Sights/Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a "U"-notch elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel. The top of the receiver is grooved for mounting an optic (none included).
Stock Configuration and Condition: The stocks are two-piece walnut with a flat-bottom 17-groove slide handle, smooth semi-pistol grip, straight comb, and checkered Winchester composition buttplate. The stocks have some scattered light nicks, scratches, and draglines, primarily on the buttstock. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 1/2" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has scattered light wear, concentrated at the heel and toe, but the checkering is sharp. Overall, the stocks are in Fine Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is light erosion scattered intermittently throughout the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 8 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light operation wear. There is thinning on the leading edges, especially on the action bar. There are a few scattered handling marks. The screws are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Fine Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. There is a cross-bolt safety at the front of the trigger guard and a slide release at the left rear. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork, and Accessories: None
Our Assessment: Winchester was the first American company to offer a practical .22 pump-action rifle, the Model 1890. Designed by gunmaking genius John Moses Browning, the Model 1890 was patterned after Winchester's iconic lever-actions with a tubular magazine under the barrel, an exposed hammer, and top ejection. It was an instant success and set the standard for all .22 repeaters that followed. In 1909, Remington introduced a pump-action .22 that used an internal hammer, allowing the receiver to be streamlined and well sealed against moisture and debris. In 1915, Marlin introduced a similar hammerless .22 rifle. The innovative designs made Winchester's pump guns look a bit "old fashioned", and in an attempt to attract new customers during the depths of the Great Depression, Winchester decided to introduce their own "modern" hammerless .22 pump-action. The resulting Model 61 hammerless rifle was released in 1932, and produced until 1963. Winchester introduced the Model 61 “Magnum” in 1960, chambered in the new, more powerful .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire, which gave the rifle a little more punch and range.
This Winchester Model 61 Magnum was made in 1961 and is in Fine Condition. It features a 24” barrel, 97% of its lustrous, original blued finish, elegant two-piece walnut stocks with a flat-bottom 17-groove slide handle, smooth semi-pistol grip, and checkered Winchester composition buttplate, a scope grooved receiver, strong mechanics, and a bright bore with sharp rifling (there’s light erosion scattered intermittently throughout). This is a beautiful Model 61 from the late post-war era.
First Year Winchester Model 61 Magnum .22 WMR 24" Rimfire Pump Action Rifle, 1960 C&R
Lot # 40 (Sale Order: 40 of 674)
Model: 61
Serial Number: 304325
Year of Manufacture: 1960
Caliber: .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire (WMR)
Action Type: Pump Action with Tubular Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “-WINCHESTER- / -TRADE MARK- / -MADE IN U.S.A.-”, and “MODEL 61- / 22 WIN. MAG. R.F.”. The bottom of the frame and bottom metal are both marked “304325”. The top of the barrel and receiver are both marked with Winchester “WP” proofs.
Barrel Length: 24” Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a “U”-notch elevator sight dovetailed to the barrel. The receiver is scope grooved.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece walnut with a flat-bottom 17-groove slide handle, smooth semi-pistol grip, straight comb, and checkered Winchester hard rubber buttplate. There are light handling marks with a few notable compressions on the right side of the slide grip. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 5/8" from the front of the trigger to the rear of the buttplate. The buttplate has well defined checkering with some light wear generally at the heel and toe. Overall, the stocks rate in Fine Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its metal finish. There are spots of finish loss in the magazine tube and streaks of thinning and finish loss in the underside of the barrel from rubbing on the forend. There are a couple nicks on the front outer circumference of the muzzle. The knurling on the magazine tube rod is sharp. The markings are crisp and clear. There are minor freckles on the tangs. Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. There is a cross-bolt safety at the front of the trigger guard and a slide release at the left rear. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: Winchester was the first American company to offer a practical .22 pump-action rifle, the Model 1890. Designed by gunmaking genius John Moses Browning, the Model 1890 was patterned after Winchester's iconic lever-actions with a tubular magazine under the barrel, an exposed hammer, and top ejection. It was an instant success and set the standard for all .22 repeaters that followed. In 1909, Remington introduced a pump-action .22 that used an internal hammer, allowing the receiver to be streamlined and well sealed against moisture and debris. In 1915, Marlin introduced a similar hammerless .22 rifle. The innovative designs made Winchester's pump guns look a bit "old fashioned", and in an attempt to attract new customers during the depths of the Great Depression, Winchester decided to introduce their own "modern" hammerless .22 pump-action. The resulting Model 61 hammerless rifle was released in 1932, and produced until 1963. Winchester introduced the Model 61 “Magnum” in 1960, chambered in the new, more powerful .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire, which gave the rifle a little more punch and range.
This First Year Winchester Model 61 Magnum was made in 1960 and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 24” barrel, 95% of its lustrous, original blued finish, elegant two-piece walnut stocks with a flat-bottom 17-groove slide handle, smooth semi-pistol grip, and checkered Winchester hard rubber buttplate, a scope grooved receiver, crisp markings, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion. This is a wonderful First Year Model 61 Magnum.
First Year Winchester Model 61 Magnum .22 WMR 24" Rimfire Pump Action Rifle, 1960 C&R
Lot # 41 (Sale Order: 41 of 674)
Model: 61
Serial Number: 307319
Year of Manufacture: 1960
Caliber: .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire (WMR)
Action Type: Pump Action with Tubular Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “-WINCHESTER- / -TRADE MARK- / -MADE IN U.S.A.-”, and “MODEL 61- / 22 WIN. MAG. R.F.”. The bottom of the frame and bottom metal are both marked “307319”. The top of the barrel and receiver are both marked with Winchester “WP” proofs.
Barrel Length: 24” Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a “U”-notch elevator sight dovetailed to the barrel. The receiver is scope grooved.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece walnut with a flat-bottom 17-groove slide handle, smooth semi-pistol grip, straight comb, and checkered Winchester hard rubber buttplate. There are light handling marks with a few notable compressions on the right side of the slide grip. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 5/8" from the front of the trigger to the rear of the buttplate. The buttplate has well defined checkering with some light wear generally at the heel and toe. Overall, the stocks rate in Fine Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its metal finish. There are spots of finish loss in the magazine tube and streaks of thinning and finish loss in the underside of the barrel from rubbing on the forend. There are a couple nicks on the front outer circumference of the muzzle. The knurling on the magazine tube rod is sharp. The markings are crisp and clear. There are minor freckles on the tangs. Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. There is a cross-bolt safety at the front of the trigger guard and a slide release at the left rear. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: Winchester was the first American company to offer a practical .22 pump-action rifle, the Model 1890. Designed by gunmaking genius John Moses Browning, the Model 1890 was patterned after Winchester's iconic lever-actions with a tubular magazine under the barrel, an exposed hammer, and top ejection. It was an instant success and set the standard for all .22 repeaters that followed. In 1909, Remington introduced a pump-action .22 that used an internal hammer, allowing the receiver to be streamlined and well sealed against moisture and debris. In 1915, Marlin introduced a similar hammerless .22 rifle. The innovative designs made Winchester's pump guns look a bit "old fashioned", and in an attempt to attract new customers during the depths of the Great Depression, Winchester decided to introduce their own "modern" hammerless .22 pump-action. The resulting Model 61 hammerless rifle was released in 1932, and produced until 1963. Winchester introduced the Model 61 “Magnum” in 1960, chambered in the new, more powerful .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire, which gave the rifle a little more punch and range.
This First Year Winchester Model 61 Magnum was made in 1960 and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 24” barrel, 95% of its lustrous, original blued finish, elegant two-piece walnut stocks with a flat-bottom 17-groove slide handle, smooth semi-pistol grip, and checkered Winchester hard rubber buttplate, a scope grooved receiver, crisp markings, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion. This is a beautiful First Year Model 61 Magnum.
Custom Winchester Model 61 .22 LR Shot Only 24" Counter-Bore Smoothbore Pump Action Rifle
Lot # 42 (Sale Order: 42 of 674)
Model: 61 Winchester Counter-Bore Smoothbore
Serial Number: 277602
Year of Manufacture: 1959 (C&R)
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle, For Shot Only
Action Type: Pump Action Tubular Magazine Fed
Barrel Length: 24" Round
Sights / Optics: There is a bead at the front of the barrel. The receiver is scope grooved.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece walnut with a flat-bottom 17-groove slide handle, semi-pistol grip, straight comb, and second variation checkered Winchester black composition buttplate. There is minor wear on the heel and toe of the buttplate. There are some minor compression marks, primarily on the left side of the buttstock. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 5/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. Overall, the stocks rate in about Fine Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original to the parts, the oval “P” indicates that the barrel is a replacement installed outside the factory.
Bore Condition: The Winchester Counter-Bore smooth bore is bright. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its metal finish. There is light operational wear, some edge-thinning, and a few scattered faint marks. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Most notably, however, the barrel lacks the expected Winchester oval “WP” proof mark at the rear, but instead carries only an oval “P” proof mark, denoting a Winchester mail order replacement barrel that was installed outside of the Winchester factory. Based on the receiver and stock condition, it’s hard to imagine the original barrel was shot out and needed replacement, but it’s possible the original barrel was damaged in a concentrated area, or this piece was crafted as a special order rifle by a smalltown gunsmith or gun shop that already had the parts on hand. Overall, this rifle rates in about Fine Plus Condition as not parts-original.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: Winchester was the first American company to offer a practical .22 pump-action rifle, the Model 1890. Designed by John Browning, the Model 1890 was an instant success and set the standard for all .22 repeaters that followed. In an attempt to attract new customers during the depths of the Great Depression, Winchester decided to introduce their own "modern" hammerless .22 pump-action. The resulting Model 61 hammerless rifle was released in 1932, and produced until 1963. This Custom Winchester Model 61 Pump Action Rifle was made in 1959 and is in Fine Plus Condition as not parts-original. Most notably, it’s a scarce Custom Winchester Counter-Bore Smoothbore Model 61 chambered for .22 Long Rifle Shot Only. In 1938, trap shooter Fred Routledge developed a counter-bore barrel using a standard 24" Winchester Model 61. The "Routledge Bore" had 10 1/2" of smooth bore starting at the chamber with a diameter of .217", that opened up to 13 1/2" of counter-bore with a bore diameter measuring .375”. Winchester made very few Model 61s with this type of barrel. By 1940, Winchester developed its own counter-bore barrel design to avoid paying royalties to Mr. Routledge. The new Winchester Counter-Bore barrel had 16" of smooth bore measuring .217" and only 8" of counter-bore with a diameter of .265”. One of the distinguishing features of those counterbored Model 61s was a matted top frame, but in 1954, the design was changed to a grooved receiver and the matting was dropped. These were essentially small caliber shotguns, with a counter bored portion of the barrel to spread the shot, and they could be used for “Mo-Skeet-O” backyard miniature trap shooting, or for pesky birds. This rifle features a 24” mail order replacement barrel installed outside of the Winchester factory, as distinguished by the lack of the expected Winchester oval “WP” proof mark at the rear, instead only carrying an oval “P” proof mark, denoting a Winchester mail order replacement. This configuration was offered from 1954-1959, and is the last receiver variation of the Model 61 Smoothbore, found within the serial range of 215,000 to 280,000.
Winchester Model 61 Counter-Bore Smoothbore .22 LR Shot 24" Pump Action Rifle, 1956 C&R
Lot # 43 (Sale Order: 43 of 674)
Model: 61 Winchester Counter-Bore Smoothbore
Serial Number: 228266
Year of Manufacture: 1956 (C&R)
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle, For Shot Only
Action Type: Pump Action Tubular Magazine Fed
Barrel Length: 24” Round
Sights / Optics: There is a bead at the front of the barrel. The receiver is scope grooved.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece walnut with a flat-bottom 17-groove slide handle, semi-pistol grip, straight comb, and first variation checkered steel buttplate. There is minor wear around the outside of the buttplate. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 3/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. Overall, the stocks rate in about Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The Winchester Counter-Bore smooth bore is bright. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at some edges. There are a few scattered light marks. The action shows minor operational wear in which some of the finish has thinned on the mag tube and sides of the barrel where the pump grip slides. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Fine Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: Winchester was the first American company to offer a practical .22 pump-action rifle, the Model 1890. Designed by gunmaking genius John Moses Browning, the Model 1890 was patterned after Winchester's iconic lever-actions with a tubular magazine under the barrel, an exposed hammer, and top ejection. It was an instant success and set the standard for all .22 repeaters that followed. In 1909, Remington introduced a pump-action .22 that used an internal hammer, allowing the receiver to be streamlined and well sealed against moisture and debris. In 1915, Marlin introduced a similar hammerless .22 rifle. The innovative designs made Winchester's pump guns look a bit "old fashioned", and in an attempt to attract new customers during the depths of the Great Depression, Winchester decided to introduce their own "modern" hammerless .22 pump-action. The resulting Model 61 hammerless rifle was released in 1932, and produced until 1963.
This Winchester Model 61 Pump Action Rifle was made in 1956 and is in Fine Condition. Most notably, it’s a scarce Winchester Counter-Bore Smoothbore Model 61 chambered for .22 Long Rifle Shot Only. In 1938, trap shooter Fred Routledge developed a counter-bore barrel using a standard 24" Winchester Model 61. The "Routledge Bore" had 10 1/2" of smooth bore starting at the chamber with a diameter of .217", that opened up to 13 1/2" of counter-bore with a bore diameter measuring .375”. Winchester made very few Model 61s with this type of barrel. By 1940, Winchester developed its own counter-bore barrel design to avoid paying royalties to Mr. Routledge. The new Winchester Counter-Bore barrel had 16" of smooth bore measuring .217" and only 8" of counter-bore with a diameter of .265”. One of the distinguishing features of those counterbored Model 61s was a matted top frame, but in 1954, the design was changed to a grooved receiver and the matting was dropped. These were essentially small caliber shotguns, with a counter bored portion of the barrel to spread the shot, and they could be used for “Mo-Skeet-O” backyard miniature trap shooting, or for pesky birds. This rifle features a 24” barrel, 98% of its lustrous, original blued finish, elegant two-piece walnut stocks with a 17-grooved slide handle and a first variation checkered steel buttplate, a single bead at the muzzle, a scope grooved receiver, strong mechanics, and a bright Winchester Counter-Bore smooth bore with no erosion. This configuration was offered from 1954-1959, and is the last receiver variation of the Model 61 Smoothbore, found within the serial range of 215,000 to 280,000. This scarce Winchester Model 61 Smoothbore could be the jewel of any Winchester slide-action collection.
Pre-War Winchester Model 62 .22 Short Long Rifle S/L/LR 23" Pump Action Rifle, 1939 C&R
Lot # 44 (Sale Order: 44 of 674)
Model: 62
Serial Number: 89836A on bottom of receiver, 89836 on bottom tang. The presence of the letter “A” after the receiver serial number denotes this rifle had the new (at the time) locking system installed that ensured the bolt started its opening movement as soon as the slide handle was moved to the rear, with no slack between the two.
Year of Manufacture: 1939
Caliber: .22 Short, Long or Long Rifle
Action Type: Pump Action with Three Quarters Length Tubular Magazine and Takedown Receiver
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “-MODEL 62”, “-WINCHESTER- / -TRADE MARK-”, and “22 S L. OR LR.-”. The right side of the barrel is marked “MADE IN U.S.A. WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / -NEW HAVEN. CONN. - PATENTS PENDING-”. The top of the barrel and receiver are both marked with “WP” proofs. The bottom of the receiver is marked “89836A”. The bottom tang is marked “89836”.
Barrel Length: 23” Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Redfield dovetailed blade. The rear sight is a Marble’s “U”-notch semi-buckhorn sight with riser and fine-adjustable elevation, dovetailed to the barrel. The top tang is mounted with a Marble’s peep sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece walnut with a round-bottom “corn cob” 10-groove slide handle, straight grip, straight comb, and checkered “WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO.” composition buttplate. The LOP measures 13 1/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate shows light wear at the heel and toe, and light wear in the checkering. There are two small cracks on the bottom of the wrist at the end of the bottom tang. There are a few compressions and nicks on the buttstock, primarily on the belly and comb. Overall, the stocks rate in about Very Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 80% of its metal finish. There is standard operation wear on the action bar, top of the receiver, bolt, mag tube, and flanks of the barrel. Some of the finish has taken to a patina. There is thinning on the leading edges. There is infrequent oxidation. The screw head slots show minimal tooling marks and remain in excellent condition. The markings on the firearm are notably crisp and clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Fine Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly and smoothly, and locks up solidly. The hammer has a quarter-cock safety position. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: Winchester was the first American company to offer a practical .22 pump-action rifle, the Model 1890. Designed by gunmaking genius John Moses Browning, the Model 1890 was patterned after Winchester's iconic lever-actions with a tubular magazine under the barrel, an exposed hammer, and top ejection. It was an instant success and set the standard for all .22 repeaters that followed, including Winchester's Model 1906 and Model 62. The Model 62 was produced from 1932-1958, with about 310,000 manufactured in total, and featured flat-sided receivers, round barrels, and outstanding wood to metal fit. The craftsmanship that went into those rifles was appreciated by shooters at the time, and remains valued by collectors today.
This Pre-War Winchester Model 62 Pump Action Rifle was made in 1939 and is in Fine Condition. It features a 23” barrel, 80% of its original blued finish, a Marble’s peep sight mounted on the top tang, elegant two-piece walnut stocks with a round-bottom “corn cob” 10-groove slide handle, straight grip and comb, and a checkered “WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO.” composition buttplate, crisp markings, sound mechanics, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion. There are two small cracks in the stock on the bottom of the wrist at the end of the bottom tang. This rifle should be of interest to Winchester collectors, or anyone wanting a nice, light rifle for plinking and small game hunting. The ability of this rifle to feed and chamber .22 Short will be of interest to those living in semi-rural areas who don’t want to upset their neighbors with the sharp crack of .22 Long Rifle.
Wartime Winchester Model 62A .22 Short, Long Rifle S/L/LR Pump Action Rifle, 1941 C&R
Lot # 45 (Sale Order: 45 of 674)
Model: 62A
Serial Number: 134101
Year of Manufacture: 1941
Caliber: .22 Short, Long or Long Rifle
Action Type: Pump Action with Three Quarters Length Tubular Magazine and Takedown Receiver
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “MADE IN U.S.A. WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / -NEW HAVEN, CONN.-”, “-MODEL 62A / .22 S. L. OR L.R.”, and “-WINCHESTER- / -TRADE MARK-”. The bottom of the receiver and the bottom tang are marked with the serial number “134101”. There are ovalled “WP” proof marks at the top rear of the barrel and the top of the receiver’s chamber ring.
Barrel Length: 23” Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a steel bead dovetailed into the top of the barrel. The rear sight is a flat topped “V”-notched elevator sight dovetailed into the top of the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece walnut with a round-bottom 17-groove slide handle, straight grip, straight comb, and a checkered “WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO.” black hard rubber buttplate. The wrist shows beautiful checkering that was applied after it left the factory, and a lacquered finish has been applied to the stocks. The LOP measures 13 1/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate shows light wear at the heel and toe, and light wear in the checkering. There is no notable wear or compressions on the stocks. Overall, the stocks rate in about Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 90% of its metal finish. It shows light handling marks, and operational wear on the slide arm, top of the receiver, magazine tube, and lower flanks of the barrel. The screw head slots show minimal tooling marks, and remain in excellent shape. The markings on this rifle are notably crisp and clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly and smoothly, and locks up solidly. The hammer has a quarter-cock safety position. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: Winchester was the first American company to offer a practical .22 pump-action rifle, the Model 1890. Designed by gunmaking genius John Moses Browning, the Model 1890 was patterned after Winchester's iconic lever-actions with a tubular magazine under the barrel, an exposed hammer, and top ejection. It was an instant success and set the standard for all .22 repeaters that followed, including Winchester's Model 1906 and Model 62. The Model 62 was produced from 1932-1958 with about 310,000 manufactured in total, and featured flat-sided receivers, round barrels, and outstanding wood to metal fit. The craftsmanship that went into those rifles was appreciated by shooters at the time, and remains valued by collectors today. A name change, from the Model 62 to the Model 62A, occurred in the middle of 1940 when Winchester changed the breech bolt mechanism. Production ceased after 1943, and was not resumed until the post-war period, making any wartime Model 62As fairly scarce today.
This Wartime Winchester Model 62A Pump Action Rifle was made in 1941 and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 23” barrel, 90% of its lustrous, original blued finish, elegant two-piece walnut stocks with a flat-bottom 17-groove slide handle, straight grip and comb, and a checkered “WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO.” black hard rubber buttplate, crisp markings, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion. The wrist of the stock shows beautiful checkering that was applied after it left the factory, and a lacquered finish has been applied to the stocks. This rifle should be of interest to Winchester collectors, or anyone wanting a nice, light rifle for plinking and small game hunting. The ability of this rifle to feed and chamber .22 Short will be of interest to those living in semi-rural areas who don’t want to upset their neighbors with the sharp crack of .22 Long Rifle.
Pre-64 Winchester Model 62A .22 Short, Long Rifle S/L/LR 23" Pump Action Rifle, 1951 C&R
Lot # 46 (Sale Order: 46 of 674)
Model: 62A
Serial Number: 299652
Year of Manufacture: 1951
Caliber: .22 Short, Long or Long Rifle
Action Type: Pump Action with Three Quarters Length Tubular Magazine and Takedown Receiver
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “MADE IN NEW HAVEN, CONN. / -U.S. OF AMERICA-”, “-WINCHESTER- / -TRADE MARK-”, and “MODEL 62A- / 22 S.L. OR L.R.-”. The top of the receiver and top rear of the barrel are marked with ovalled “WP” proofs. The bottom of the receiver and bottom tang are marked with the serial number “299652”.
Barrel Length: 23” Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade, integral to a base that is dovetailed onto the barrel. The rear sight is a “U”-notched slide-step elevator that is dovetailed onto the barrel. The front sight bead has been slightly damaged.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece walnut with a flat-bottom 17-groove slide handle, straight grip, straight comb, and a checkered “WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO.” black plastic shotgun-style buttplate. There is a notable ding on the left rear of the slide handle. There are no chips or cracks. There are a few light compressions and minor nicks. The LOP measures 13 1/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has a few areas of compression to the checkers, and scuffs in the details of the embossed logo. Overall, the stocks rate in about Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 90% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows scattered light handling marks and scuffs on the surfaces, with some expected operational wear on the slide arm, top of the receiver, magazine tube, and lower flanks of the barrel. There is slight oxidation on the tangs. There is thinning on the leading edges. The screw head slots display only a small amount of tooling and are highly serviceable. The markings are crisp and clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. This rifle takes down into two halves in seconds for easy storage and maintenance. The slide arm has minimal play, the action is smooth, and the trigger pull is crisp. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: Winchester was the first American company to offer a practical .22 pump-action rifle, the Model 1890. Designed by gunmaking genius John Moses Browning, the Model 1890 was patterned after Winchester's iconic lever-actions with a tubular magazine under the barrel, an exposed hammer, and top ejection. It was an instant success and set the standard for all .22 repeaters that followed, including Winchester's Model 1906 and Model 62. The Model 62 was produced from 1932-1958 with about 310,000 manufactured in total, and featured flat-sided receivers, round barrels, and outstanding wood to metal fit. The craftsmanship that went into those rifles was appreciated by shooters at the time, and remains valued by collectors today. A name change, from the Model 62 to the Model 62A, occurred in the middle of 1940 when Winchester changed the breech bolt mechanism.
This Post-War Winchester Model 62A Pump Action Rifle was made in 1951 and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 23” barrel, 90% of its lustrous, original blued finish, elegant two-piece walnut stocks with a flat-bottom 17-groove slide handle, straight grip and comb, and a checkered “WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO.” black plastic shotgun-style buttplate, crisp markings, smooth mechanics, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion. The front sight bead has been slightly damaged, and there is a notable ding on the left rear of the slide handle. This rifle should appeal to Winchester collectors, or anyone wanting a nice, light rifle for plinking and small game hunting. The ability of this rifle to feed and chamber .22 Short will be of interest to those living in semi-rural areas who don’t want to upset their neighbors with the sharp crack of .22 Long Rifle.
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