These two models were produced from 1926 to 1929. It was Winchesters plan for a medium priced bolt action magazine fed sporter and target rifles. They were both identical receivers and barrels. They were serial numbered together with a total of 8,597 made. They were both chambered either in .22 Long Rifle or .22 Short. The 56s had regular iron sights and a walnut stock with a schnabel stock. The 57 was a target rifle with Lyman peeps and a barrel band. Due to the economy they weren't selling well accounts for their short production.
Later Winchester produced the model 69s and 75s which were basically the same rifles and they sold well for many years.
Here are my examples, top .56 .22 short, two 56s in .22 long rifle and the bottom is the 57 target in .22 long rifle.
They only made 1,171 56s in .22 short.
The two model 56s in .22 Long Rifle
The bottom rifle in this picture is the model 57 Target in .22 Long Rifle
Later Winchester produced the model 69s and 75s which were basically the same rifles and they sold well for many years.
Here are my examples, top .56 .22 short, two 56s in .22 long rifle and the bottom is the 57 target in .22 long rifle.
They only made 1,171 56s in .22 short.
The two model 56s in .22 Long Rifle
The bottom rifle in this picture is the model 57 Target in .22 Long Rifle
