Winchester Model 61 Scope Holes? - The Firearms Forum

greg2233 · 06-06-2012, 10:27 PM

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

i will wait for someone else to answer my guess screws are suppose to be there?

jack404 · 06-06-2012, 10:38 PM

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

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

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

pretty cool Jack

greg2233 · 06-16-2012, 02:52 PM

Can you point me to who sells modern ones for the model 61?

muddober · 06-16-2012, 10:38 PM

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

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?

06-06-2012, 10:27 PM	#1
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06-06-2012, 10:38 PM	#2
BETH Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: naugatuck,Ct. Contributor Posts: 6,676	Re: Winchester Model 61 Scope Holes? i will wait for someone else to answer my guess screws are suppose to be there?

06-06-2012, 10:38 PM	#3
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	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

06-06-2012, 10:43 PM	#4
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: Winchester Model 61 Scope Holes? here one for the 61 that may match .. this is a marble brand sight original box and papers Attached Images

06-06-2012, 10:44 PM	#5
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	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

06-16-2012, 02:52 PM	#7
greg2233 Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 3	Re: Winchester Model 61 Scope Holes? Can you point me to who sells modern ones for the model 61?

06-16-2012, 10:38 PM	#8
muddober Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,436	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 Last edited by muddober; 06-16-2012 at 10:40 PM..