It was probably a bit risky to introduce a new model during the great depression, but the 69 succeeded and evolved upward into later versions that earned heavier target barrels. A rare variant, the model 677, was produced with telescopic sights and no provisions for iron sights. Based on the earlier model 60, the model 67 was the mainstay of winchester s inexpensive singleshot rifle lineup. The one i had, with a latestyle stock wo forend finger grooves, shot right alongside my very accurate model 69. It has come to our attention that the firing pin in the winchester model 100 rifle or carbine may break due to use and metal fatigue and become lodged in the breech bolt face. Original design included receiver machined from a forging, a nonrotating bolt, a 28inch heavycontour. Now you can own the real thing a genuine winchester repeating arms model 73 with an oilfinished walnut stock, classic blued steel crescent buttplate and a 20 round barrel, just like the original. What is the value and age of a winchester 68 rifle answers.
Extremely rare winchester model 68 boys rifle cowans. Blue book values what a dealer would offer you, add around 20% for retail values. Winchester 74 gun parts antique firearms, winchester, marlin, remington jimenez, bryco jennings, buttplates, barrels. Collecting winchester pre64 model 70 rifles by wayne r. One of the more famous writers on american guns, jack oconnor, spent many years extolling the virtues of the winchester model 21 in his monthly outdoor life column. In july of 1990 the following product safety warning was issued by winchester. Along with its companion weapon the model 57, the model 56 was winchester s attempt to make a mediumpriced sporting rifle.
The model 56 was introduced in january 1927, with stocks arriving at the winchester warehouse in late. There are books available with good information, one of the better ones for the 67 and 68 is to the dreams of youth winchester. It was marketed as winchesters midpriced boltaction rimfire sporting rifle, positioned above inexpensive singleshot rifles such as the model 68 and beneath. The stock was enlarged in october 1937 so the takedown. My uncle chose a model 94, while my father and grandfather had pre64 model 70s. After 80 years, the winchester model 69 still a prom queen and took this authors. It did not have a rear sight mounted on the barrel, but had a receiver mounted winchester no. Highly accurate rimfire that, early in its history, dominated smallbore competitions. It was marketed as winchester s midpriced boltaction rimfire sporting rifle, positioned above inexpensive singleshot rifles such as the model 68 and beneath the prestigious model 52. It is the same rifle as a winchester model 67, single shot, except it has the factory fitted, superior, peep sight. The winchester model 52 is legendary in its superb accuracy and high quality of workmanship. Front original winchester 75c for model 54 56 60 67 68 62 63 70 and 74. Winchester introduced the model 69 to fill the gap between its fullon target grade model 52 and its cheaper shooter grade singleshot rimfires like the model 68. The greatest hammerless repeating shotgun ever built.
Jan 27, 2012 blue book values what a dealer would offer you, add around 20% for retail values. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Production began in may of 1934, and the early rifles have an elongated finger groove in the forend. Of all the americanmade shotguns, there are those who are firmly convinced that the winchester model 21 is absolutely the best. Winchester 74 gun parts antique firearms, winchester, marlin.
Pre 64 winchester model 70 hang tags, manuals, brochures. Ruger precision rifle 308 winchester barrels prefit 26 criterion barrels inc in stock 5. The model 56 was introduced in january 1927, with stocks arriving at the winchester warehouse in late january 1926. The winchester model 70 rifle, of course, needs little introduction being the most. Winchester model twelve by george madis, first edition. The model 67 was introduced alongside the model 68 in may 1934 and immediately proved popular. The model 52 winchester has status, in its 60 year history, the rifle was unsurpassed for trigger control, accuracy and dependability. Along with its companion weapon the model 57, the model 56 was winchesters attempt to make a mediumpriced sporting rifle history edit. The model 73 is worldrenowned as the gun that won the west. The model 68 was basically a model 67 with a hooded front sight and an aperture rear sight. In january of 1938, winchester redesigned the bolt and sear for better operation, and they redesignated the model name from 67 to 67a.
Update with slower powders in handloader 214, decemberjanuary, 2002, pages 3439. All the men in my family had a winchester model 12 shotgun, and a winchester rifle for deer. It has a walnut stock that is full size made for older boys. The first book by dean whitaker, the model 70 winchester 19371964 in. Winchesters target crossover model 69 shooting sports usa.
Henshaw, thomas, the history of winchester firearms 18661992 6th ed. Winchester model 6722 the firearms forum the buying. A brief history of winchester rifles and the model 61. The winchester model 68 was a singleshot, boltaction. The model 68 boys was not a catalogued item but a few were made up in 1943. There had been earlier rifles produced using lever action, including the. The early 1930s were a period of intense competition amongst american rifle manufacturers such including. Winchester 69 in rifle parts for sale in stock ebay.
Hi elliot, the winchester model 68 used the 4 piece winchester 97a and later 97b front ramp sight as you have mentioned. The value is relatively low for the model 67 single shot rifle due to the fact that winchester manufactured 383,587 of them, and most were hard used by the youth of that era. The first model produced under his name was the model 1866 leveraction rifle. The winchester model 56 was an american boltaction. The bolt retaining spring was eliminated in august 1937. The remington model 40xb the heavy barrel model built on the short 700 style action is right there with the 52d. While almost identical to the slightly cheaper winchester model 67, it offers an aperture sight. Hi elliot, kudos to your dad, the wwii guys were true heroes in my opinion.
The winchester model 67 was a singleshot, boltaction. Last week, while rooting through the used guns in a sportinggoods store upstate, i chanced upon a winchester model 71 in very nice shape. While almost identical to the slightly cheaper winchester model 67, it offered an aperture sight. Winchester 22 model 67 the firearms forum the buying. It was probably a bit risky to introduce a new model during the great depression, but the 69 succeeded and evolved upward into later versions that earned heavier target barrels and lyman target aperture rear sights. Winchester 74 gun parts antique firearms, winchester. Shooting sports usa winchesters target crossover model 69. Attention owners of winchester model 100 rifles and carbines please read this notice. Disassembly takedown gunsmithing manual winchester bolt action models 67, 1900, 1902, 1904, 58, 59 and 60 id. The first gun model produced under winchesters name was the model 1866, a leveraction. After three years in the design phase, the new winchester model 54 made its debut in 1925. The finger grooves in the stock were eliminated in late 1935. The sheetmetal ramp was stamped on the left side u s a patent pending from initial production until circa 1936.
Post68 improvements, especially those incorporated within the past ten. Rifles has received, the history of its developments and distinct modifications has. Why the winchester model 52 still remains highly desirable. Trick out or upgrade your firearm with the largest gun parts selection at. Many experts consider the winchester model 52d heavy barrel model to be the finest of all in the long line of the winchester 52 series. Celebrating its 100th anniversary, the winchester model 52 remains among the rimfire royalty. If there is any justice, the term pre64 model 70 should be coupled with that of the post 68 model 70 as examples of the best boltaction rifles america has produced.
The long 26 heavy barreled rifle was an instant classic in the small bore world of shooting competitors, and justly so. I got it from my grandfather and he told me it was pretty old. Disassembly takedown gunsmithing manual winchester bolt. The model 70 winchester 19371964 hardcover january 1, 1978 by dean whitaker author 5. Winchester 68 hooded front sight winchester sights. Brownells is your source for winchester rifle parts at brownells parts and accessories. Winchester rifles and shotguns was established by oliver f. Dec 06, 2011 if it is marked model 67 versus 67a it was manufactured before january of 1938.
As with other winchester models, various design changes were made over time. Note that, with the exception of the sights and sight placement, it is virtually identical to the model 67 boys rifle. Winchester model 70 featherweight bolt action rifle nra museums. Back in 1903 winchester came out with a new rifle, using something called an inertia. Mar 01, 2019 celebrating its 100th anniversary, the winchester model 52 remains among the rimfire royalty. The winchester model 68 used the 4 piece winchester 97a and later 97b front ramp sight as you have mentioned. In the early part of the year 1935, the finger groove was eliminated cost reduction.
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