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Old 06-06-2012, 10:27 PM   #1
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Default Winchester Model 61 Scope Holes?

I have a Winchester Model 61 rifle with two holes drilled on the top, does anyone have an idea what they were for?
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Old 06-06-2012, 10:38 PM   #2
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i will wait for someone else to answer my guess screws are suppose to be there?
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Old 06-06-2012, 10:38 PM   #3
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Welcome greg !

i'd have to say that'd be for a sight of some kind possible a small vernier sight
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Old 06-06-2012, 10:43 PM   #4
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here one for the 61 that may match ..

this is a marble brand sight original box and papers
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Old 06-06-2012, 10:44 PM   #5
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the price is from 1968 these go for 200-300 to collectors

but you can buy VG modern ones for $50 or so
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pretty cool Jack
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Old 06-16-2012, 02:52 PM   #7
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Can you point me to who sells modern ones for the model 61?
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Old 06-16-2012, 10:38 PM   #8
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Default 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

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Old 06-17-2012, 09:54 PM   #9
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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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