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greg2233 06-06-2012 10:27 PM
Winchester Model 61 Scope Holes?
 
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I have a Winchester Model 61 rifle with two holes drilled on the top, does anyone have an idea what they were for?

BETH 06-06-2012 10:38 PM
Re: Winchester Model 61 Scope Holes?
 
i will wait for someone else to answer my guess screws are suppose to be there?

jack404 06-06-2012 10:38 PM
Re: Winchester Model 61 Scope Holes?
 
Welcome greg !

i'd have to say that'd be for a sight of some kind possible a small vernier sight

jack404 06-06-2012 10:43 PM
Re: Winchester Model 61 Scope Holes?
 
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here one for the 61 that may match ..

this is a marble brand sight original box and papers

jack404 06-06-2012 10:44 PM
Re: Winchester Model 61 Scope Holes?
 
the price is from 1968 these go for 200-300 to collectors

but you can buy VG modern ones for $50 or so

BETH 06-06-2012 10:44 PM
Re: Winchester Model 61 Scope Holes?
 
pretty cool Jack

greg2233 06-16-2012 02:52 PM
Re: Winchester Model 61 Scope Holes?
 
Can you point me to who sells modern ones for the model 61?

muddober 06-16-2012 10:38 PM
Re: Winchester Model 61 Scope Holes?
 
Greg, according to Madis the screws were there until 1943, then after that on special order only after serial number 59,000 or there about.

Ron

greg2233 06-17-2012 09:54 PM
Re: Winchester Model 61 Scope Holes?
 
Quote:
the price is from 1968 these go for 200-300 to collectors

but you can buy VG modern ones for $50 or so
So where can I find a modern tang sight that will fit on the model 61 winchester?


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