I have a 1942 Model 75 Target that I bought in 1969 from a used bookshop for $35. It is one of the most accurate rifles I have ever shot. Absolute death on juice cans at 100 yards (with Lyman iron sights).
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Winchester Model 69 and 69A rifles **UPDATED 12/03/12**
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Cowford
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69A's
I own a 69 which my Father purchased for me at a Police auction for $7 in about 1959. I was 10 yrs old. It needed the magazine and rear peep sight which we got at the local gunsmiths. It was my first gun, a real project. I refinished the stock and rather poorly at that. My Father was not a fan of firearms and only tolerated my enthusiasm for them so he wasn't much help in the restoration. Anyway, it was in fact more accurate than any other .22 I owned over the years. I owned several others including a Win. pump, a Stevens auto and a Marlin bolt action. The Model 69 out shined all of them in the accuracy department at great distances. I have rekindled respect for these older classic well made precision pieces. I hope to find another 69/69A in excellent condition which I am sure will be more than the first one for $7. I was really surprised to find this thread on the S & W site, very interesting...........Cowford
I own a 69 which my Father purchased for me at a Police auction for $7 in about 1959. I was 10 yrs old. It needed the magazine and rear peep sight which we got at the local gunsmiths. It was my first gun, a real project. I refinished the stock and rather poorly at that. My Father was not a fan of firearms and only tolerated my enthusiasm for them so he wasn't much help in the restoration. Anyway, it was in fact more accurate than any other .22 I owned over the years. I owned several others including a Win. pump, a Stevens auto and a Marlin bolt action. The Model 69 out shined all of them in the accuracy department at great distances. I have rekindled respect for these older classic well made precision pieces. I hope to find another 69/69A in excellent condition which I am sure will be more than the first one for $7. I was really surprised to find this thread on the S & W site, very interesting...........Cowford
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Sight for Winchester 69
Hello, Im new to this forum. My husband is an avid gun collector and does gunsmithing on the side. He's been working on a winchester 69 and needs the rear peep sight. Does anyone know where I could get my hands on one, I'd love to surprise him.
Thank for your help!
Hello, Im new to this forum. My husband is an avid gun collector and does gunsmithing on the side. He's been working on a winchester 69 and needs the rear peep sight. Does anyone know where I could get my hands on one, I'd love to surprise him.
Thank for your help!
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Thanks for the post. Very informative. I love the Winchester .22's. I have a 67 boys rifle, 67,68,69,69a,74 and a 75 sporter. Most of the newer .22's are junk by comparison. IMHO
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Gunnerswife, I did a quick search at Numrich gun parts, and Williams gun Sights. I could not find any. Maybe someone else can chime in with an idea for you. Good luck in your search and welcome to the forum.
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Bought my first 69a at a cada show about 15 years ago. Paid the asking price without haggling and the guy that sold it too me was nonplussed to say the least. since then have added a 75 sporter (but really need a stock for it.) also have a model 47 whick is bacically a single shot 69. Great guns.
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69A trigger over-travel
My brother and I modified the triggers on my 69A and his Model 72 in the early 1950's by drilling and tapping a hole in the trigger housing, and inserting a headless screw (6-32?) to contact the rear of the trigger, thereby limiting over-travel to the extent possible. Not quite as good as the trigger on his Model 52, but very good, and more than adequate for our purposes. I don't have digital camera gear, but if other members are interested, I will ask my grandson if he could shoot a photo or two, which I can post or send to the member directly.
Many thanks for your history of this rifle. Very nicely done.
My brother and I modified the triggers on my 69A and his Model 72 in the early 1950's by drilling and tapping a hole in the trigger housing, and inserting a headless screw (6-32?) to contact the rear of the trigger, thereby limiting over-travel to the extent possible. Not quite as good as the trigger on his Model 52, but very good, and more than adequate for our purposes. I don't have digital camera gear, but if other members are interested, I will ask my grandson if he could shoot a photo or two, which I can post or send to the member directly.
Many thanks for your history of this rifle. Very nicely done.
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Updated/corrected information
After detail-studying some vintage Winchester catalogs, I've corrected and updated the original post information today.
John
After detail-studying some vintage Winchester catalogs, I've corrected and updated the original post information today.
John
vintage W Model 69A .22 rimfire rifle I had owned
years a go 40 or 45 My Dad had in his owned a Model 69A wIN
I stayed in the familey being passed down to me after my fathers death in 1975 my first rabbit was with this gun I had it for maybe ten years poor gun was through a fire her stock was slighly burned blueing was worn off but you know what she shot and aimed like ligtning. I my 14th birthday they
they my parents had a party for me my great Uncle showed with 20 boxes or more of .22 rimfire cartiriges plus what my Dad had and we fires that gun for four or five hours sticking in shorts Long. and long rifle into it barrel got ver hot she performed like a champ it was a real very good as far as accuracy was concerned and worked always flawlessly
I Dad had two clips for it One for shorts and one for Long and Long rifle I used to patrol his garden and shoot woodchucks with it man I wish that I never parted with that gun she was through a lot and always a first class performer
years a go 40 or 45 My Dad had in his owned a Model 69A wIN
I stayed in the familey being passed down to me after my fathers death in 1975 my first rabbit was with this gun I had it for maybe ten years poor gun was through a fire her stock was slighly burned blueing was worn off but you know what she shot and aimed like ligtning. I my 14th birthday they
they my parents had a party for me my great Uncle showed with 20 boxes or more of .22 rimfire cartiriges plus what my Dad had and we fires that gun for four or five hours sticking in shorts Long. and long rifle into it barrel got ver hot she performed like a champ it was a real very good as far as accuracy was concerned and worked always flawlessly
I Dad had two clips for it One for shorts and one for Long and Long rifle I used to patrol his garden and shoot woodchucks with it man I wish that I never parted with that gun she was through a lot and always a first class performer
Have owned and shot a 69a for over 30 years. Both peep and open sights, and also a grooved receiver with a 1" 2.5X scope mounted. One of my all time favorite rimfires. Over the years have found a few items in regards to the model 69 + 69A. Thanks for the info.
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Hey everyone, Newbie to the forum but not to computing. I have some photo's of me recent purchase Winchester Model 69. perhaps you can give me some insight. I believe its a 1941 because the stamp on the receiver that i will post. Enjoy and thoughts please.
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This is a newly manufactured one a paid for for like 10 bucks with the W spoke of in original post
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Rear sight
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Front sight
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Front sight patent #
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Butt plate- Original
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Cocking knob/Safety
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Date stamp on the receiver ????? Says "41" Have a look see yourself
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Thanks again and enjoy....please comment....My name is Randall this is my first post. Thank you gentlemen.
This is photo of original mag spoken of in this Thread starter
This is a newly manufactured one a paid for for like 10 bucks with the W spoke of in original post
Rear sight
Front sight
Front sight patent #
Butt plate- Original
Cocking knob/Safety
receiver
Date stamp on the receiver ????? Says "41" Have a look see yourself
Thanks again and enjoy....please comment....My name is Randall this is my first post. Thank you gentlemen.
Thanks for the info guys great thread.
OP
Hi, Randall, and welcome to the forum! It would appear that you have an original Model 69, not a 69A. These date from 1935 to late 1937, so you would be off a few years in your date estimate. The tip-off is the cocking knob and the cock-on-closing action. The stamp on the receiver is probably an assembly or inspection stamp. Since yours has the projecting takedown screw, the latest it could have been made would be about September of 1937.
John
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Awesome, Do you have any insight on what the 41 means? Stoked its from 1935-37.
Sorry, John...I had to reread your post. You said, "an assembly or inspection stamp." Thank you sooo much.
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Winchester Model 75
Hi new to this forum but as a Model 75 owner I have a question
The safety lever was removed from this rifle, I still have it in a very old envelope. I was told this was done back in the day to lighten the trigger pull. Any one have any info on that particular practice?
Hi new to this forum but as a Model 75 owner I have a question
The safety lever was removed from this rifle, I still have it in a very old envelope. I was told this was done back in the day to lighten the trigger pull. Any one have any info on that particular practice?
OP
In my opinion, such a practice would have no effect on trigger pull. The only things affecting trigger pull would be the strength of the firing pin spring, the angle of the sear notch on the firing pin, the smoothness of the sear and the adjustment screw on the trigger spring. All the safety does is move a block to prevent the trigger (and sear) from moving. When it's retracted, the trigger and sear are free to move. No significant additional friction is provided by the safety mechanism. I would consider removal of the safety to be a dangerous thing, and would never recommend it.
John
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