I have a buddy selling several guns for whatever reason and he has a Winchester model 61 22 short / LR that’s all original in really good condition I’m interested in , when I asked what he wanted for it he said he wasn’t sure of the value, I’ve looked on line and the prices are all over the place from $400 up to $1.100.00 ( asking price ) . In today’s world what is a realistic value of these old pump 22’s ? I don’t really need another 22 but I’m kinda fond of these old winchesters.

Whenever I want to get a good value on a gun, I look at what has sold on Gun Broker. Not just listed, actually sold. (you need an account on Gun Broker to look up closed auctions)

Looking at the Winchester Model 61's there is a huge variation depending upon the condition, when the gun was made and round vs octagon barrel.

Here is one that sold for $1,000

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/976565226

Here is one that sold for $810

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/973419617

Here is one that sold for $630

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/973729889

And here is one that sold for $1,800 with an octagon barrel.

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/974527636

GunBroker prices are only relative if you plan on selling via GunBroker.

No one locally will pay average GunBroker prices.

That being said, the method above is the best way to put a value on a gun. Now you must look at all the listings and determine why the low ones were low and the high ones high. Use that information to narrow your price.