22 rifles

I helped an old timer do some repairs on his house many years ago-
when done he mentioned he had this old 22 with a broken stock in the closet- "would you like to have it"
so I took the stock off and left the rest with The Olathe Gun Shop to be stripped and reblued-
stripped the finish off the stock, repaired the broken stock
Gun Shop did a nice job
it shoots just fine-
surprising how accurate these old time 22's are- can't see putting a scope on this one- but I'd bet with a good target scope it'd match most anything

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Shadow, is that an old Winchester semi-auto with the tube feed in the stock? If so, I had one like it when I was a kid. It only shot .22 shorts so eventually got rid of it and bought a Winchester Model 77 with a clip feed.

Currently the only .22 I have is a Wincheter Model 9422 XTR that I bought back in the 70's. I don't think the gun has fired a box of shells. I looks just like it did the day I took it out of the box. Not a nick or scratch on it. Wonder what it's worth today?
 
yep- seems Winchester made these in "Galley" guns also- think it was 22 shorts only
no rifling- remember the old days of paying to shoot at small targets at those
your's did have rifling -correct

Made in New Haven, Conn
US of America
Trade Mark
Winchester Model 74- 22 Long Rifle

on barrel

sweet gun-
 
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Shadow said:
yep- seems Winchester made these in "Galley" guns also-
no rifling- remember the old days of paying to shoot at small targets at those
your's does have rifling -correct

Made in New Haven, Conn
US of America
Trade Mark
Winchester Model 74- 22 Long Rifle

on barrel

sweet gun-
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I don't have the old Winchester like yours anymore. Traded it in about 1960 for a Wincester model 77. Then traded the 77 for the 9422 in the 70's.
 
thanks-
interesting thing about this- push the button and the whole insides slides right out the back- sure is neat to clean with WD40- only lube it likes
looking down the barrel into a light one would think it had very few rounds fired

compared to my other old 22 this one is whisper quiet
 
The Best Fix

Uncle Buck said:
I have 4 or more, but my favorites are a Rem 241 (the Rem version of Browning, much longer barrel) that I grew up with. Many a jack and cottontail when down, some in a reign of slugs as fast as I could pull the trigger. I learned to shot game on the run with the peep sight.
I have a Ruger 77-22 that is as accurate as anything I have ever seen. Agopher got it out the bedroom just this morning. I have a 10-22 also but the trigger must be set at 10#s. Will get that fixed when I retire.
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The best "fix" for the Ruger 10/22 trigger is the Timney trigger. It's a drop in unit. It's much better than trying to make the factory trigger good. But, changing the factory springs with Wolff Springs will help the factory trigger.

Lock and Load! :D
 
There is so much knowledge on here I need to ask a question!!! Had a Ithica lever action 22 as a youngster and loved it! Has anyone seen these around for sale???? Would love to have one again!!!!
 
Blue Bijou I had a Gunsmith down the road that had several a few years back. He passed away and estate sale followed. I regret not picking one up. But I did walk away with 5 guns that weekend.

I'll keep my eyes pealed for one.
 
10/22 trigger? One word: Kidd. Spendy, but they break like glass . . .
 
jsdriggs said:
I have a Winchester model 1890 with a peep sight. It was my Dad's 22, and his Dad's also. Cool little rifle.This is not a photo of my own rifle, but just one of an 1890.
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Mine is like the lower rifle with the short fore end and barrel.
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I love the old 1890's. I am going to a pawn auction tonight and they have one I am going to try and buy. It is an old octagon .22 short rifle. As long as the crazies aren't there bidding it up.
 
1903

jsdriggs said:
I have a Winchester model 1890 with a peep sight. It was my Dad's 22, and his Dad's also. Cool little rifle.This is not a photo of my own rifle, but just one of an 1890.
winchestermodel1890.jpg


Mine is like the lower rifle with the short fore end and barrel.
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They are nice. Yours would probably be the Model 1903 version as described.

Lock and Load! :D
 
jsdriggs said:
Thanks guys

Actually MG, you got me thinking about that so I went out to the safe. It is a Winchester Model 90. Long barrel, short fore end. Octagon barrel, which I had sleeved. The round barrel that replaced the octagonal long ago apparently is worth something according to the gunsmith that did the job.

Yeah, Dad left me some cool guns. I also have his High Standard Supermatic Citation 22lr pistol. He used to shoot match competitions. What a sweet pistol.
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My dad use to have a High Standard Supermatic Trophy Military model 107. As you said, a sweet pistol. The Browning Buck Mark is a outstanding gun that will shoot hand in hand with the High Standard.
 
An Option

My collector friends tell me that a round barrel on a Model 1890 was an extra cost option. That's probably the reason there is a market for them.

Lock and Load! :D
 
finally in the 22 club!

well thanks to chiefs i'm finally in the 22 club. i have been kicking around getting a 22 for a while now. chiefs finally pushed me over the edge with a ruger 10/22 he was selling. :cheers:
 
iowa labs said:
well thanks to chiefs i'm finally in the 22 club. i have been kicking around getting a 22 for a while now. chiefs finally pushed me over the edge with a ruger 10/22 he was selling. :cheers:
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Sweet, welcome aboard...enjoy that little rimfire.
 
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