#67 • Engraved Winchester Model 61 Rifle

Part of Fine Winchesters Auction (live auction by Lewis & Grant Auctions)

Status: Sold

$3,000 - $5,000 .22 LR shot only, 24" barrel, S/N 254122. Blued finish with varnished walnut stock. No rear sight with bead front sight. Barrel is scroll engraved and gold banded at the muzzle. Also scroll engraved and banded at the breech with Winchester trademark and address all in gold. The left side of the frame shows two gold squirrels on a tree branch and a large vignette. The rest of the frame is covered in scroll engraving. The top of the frame is fully scroll engraved, with the right side showing three gold rabbits in a forest scene inside a large oval. The rest of the right side is covered in scroll engraving. The trigger guard is scroll engraved. *The gun retains nearly all of its original blued finish with the wood stock and forearm checkered to match. Gun is unfired and in new condition.**