This "From the Vault" video from Brownells Gun Tech™ Keith Ford dives deep into the Winchester Model 61, a pump-action .22 rifle often hailed as one of the greatest ever made. The video explores its historical context, noting how Winchester was prompted to develop the Model 61 in response to competitors' concealed-hammer .22s. It details the rifle's construction and elegant, simple action, highlighting its meticulous fit and finish. The description also touches on the various chamberings (.22 Long Rifle, .22 Short gallery guns, less common .22 WRF and .22 Winchester Magnum), its production run from 1932 to 1963, and its current collector value. The content aims to educate viewers on what makes the Model 61 so desirable.
This video offers a nostalgic look at a 1932 Christmas, featuring a vintage Winchester Model 61 pump-action rifle. The description highlights the rifle's history, noting its introduction in 1932 and discontinuation in 1963, making it a popular choice for American shooters. The rifle featured in the video is a 1957 model, provided by Old Post Office Antiques & Collectibles in Ossipee, NH.
This video showcases a rare Winchester Model 61 smoothbore rimfire shotgun, a unique variant of the classic .22 pump-action rifle. Brownells Gun Techs Steve Ostrem and Keith Ford discuss its historical context, referring to such firearms as "garden guns" used for pest control. They explain the "Rutledge bore" design, where the barrel flares out after the initial .22 caliber section to improve shot spread. While originally practical for clearing small pests, this well-preserved example is now considered a collectible curiosity.
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