I inherited my Dad's 550-1 made in 1946. Had he lived he would have been 109 today. "Happy Birthday, Dad." He bought it in the 1960's for $17.00 from some pawn shop in Indianapolis, In. as he had been to the State Legislature over some Union issue. He was a Business Agent for a Labor Union. It is behind the computer room door now in case some varmint does me harm. I treasure this rifle as well as a Winchester 24 in 16 gauge that he hunted with. I have a lot of good memories from him taking me hunting throughout the years. I miss him.

I may be wrong on the date, I'm getting old etc. I see the date code (zz) so 1953. 9 years younger than me.