22 rifle information

[Proud Smith and wesson]

Ok here is another project I inherited from my late brother inlaw. (I’ve got a couple projects) I looked on line and it is 22 short , long. And long rifle with a solid forearm rounded and looks to be nickle with a large screw on the side like a trapper style? Any ideas serial number 204926. It is missing the screws on the bottom and needs a gun Smith for sure I’m hoping for a local gunsmith here in upstate ny as I already have a 22 jet going to TX.......

 

[30-30remchester]

You have one of the finest 22 rifles ever built. It is a 1906 Winchester. A smaller version of Winchesters model 1890. Made of milled steel and walnut by skilled craftsmen. No plastic, or pot metal. No casting and no stamped tin parts. As good as it gets. I sure hope you were kidding about it being a project rifle. It need nothing. Just because the bluing or nickle isn't as it left the factory does not mean it needs anything. This gun has survived for over 100 years without any ham handed neophyte "refreshing" it. Few guns these days will ever have the character that your rifle does. There is true beauty in well worn tools. Re-blue it and refinish the stock and all that character is lost FOREVER. Any refreshing will remove money from your wallet and devalue the gun by half. If you just need something shiny, save the money you were going to spend refreshing this rifle and just buy a new rifle. Few older guns have been left original as yours is, please leave it as found. The large screw on the side is a takedown screw.

 

[Proud Smith and wesson]

You have one of the finest 22 rifles ever built. It is a 1906 Winchester. A smaller version of Winchesters model 1890. Made of milled steel and walnut by skilled craftsmen. No plastic, or pot metal. No casting and no stamped tin parts. As good as it gets. I sure hope you were kidding about it being a project rifle. It need nothing. Just because the bluing or nickle isn't as it left the factory does not mean it needs anything. This gun has survived for over 100 years without any ham handed neophyte "refreshing" it. Few guns these days will ever have the character that your rifle does. There is true beauty in well worn tools. Re-blue it and refinish the stock and all that character is lost FOREVER. Any refreshing will remove money from your wallet and devalue the gun by half. If you just need something shiny, save the money you were going to spend refreshing this rifle and just buy a new rifle. Few older guns have been left original as yours is, please leave it as found. The large screw on the side is a takedown screw.

Hello
30/30remchester I am with you 100% on your comments here. I say project gun because three screws are missing in the tang/stock area. The two screws for the tension spring going through the tang that hold the hammer tension spring the the tang and the smaller set screw in front of it to place upward tension on it and the the stock/tang screw it self I’ll be making them in a machine shop as I don’t seem to find a local gun skill that is aware of getting them unfortunately. I’m all about petina I’m also working on a 22 jet my brother inlaw was working on them until he passed away and I was left trying to figure out where he was with them as they are in pieces In the shed

 

[Proud Smith and wesson]

Attached are what is in need to get it back working

 

[nedlate]

It looks like the gun has already been polished getting ready for a re-blue? A project your brother in law was working on? Nothing wrong with re-bluing in that case! I would think if it were a nickel barrel it would be stamped on the barrel with that info.

Here is a good place to ask for information on the screws you need! I would look in the Winchester sub-forum.
RimfireCentral.com - Rimfire Community!

How does it shoot?

Ed

 

[mauser9]

Beautiful rifle from a bygone era indeed. Agree with 30-30 Remchester. This gun is a priceless heirloom and should be treasured!

 

[mrchuck]

I own one that has been "re-worked".
1. The barrel has been replaced with another model and epoxy applied to the threads.
2. The butt plate is a reworked Ruger 10-22 filed to fit.

It shoots great and the lever action is flawless.
The barrel stands out because it is "blued" and all the rest is old original worn patina.
I paid too much for it, but it is growing on me to keep it.
I paid 200 for it. The original parts on it are at least worth that much.

 

[PALADIN85020]

Your rifle is the predecessor to the Winchester Model 62. This is a pic of my Model 62A, which left the factory in 1946. Accurate, reliable, and can be almost as fast-firing as a semiauto. Really fun gun to have and use.

For more complete information on your gun and the history of the breed, see my article here:

http://smith-wessonforum.com/firear...chester-model-62-a.html?420689=#post138422515

John

 

[rog8732]

O P, I betcha a phone call to "Jack First" in Rapid City S.D.; with your model /sn will get you the screws etc you need.
It seems you have enough knowledge about the workings of your Winchester to fix it on your own.

I noticed the way your forearm is smooth; and how the patina matches the rest of the rifle, but I thought they were "knurled" not smooth, and actually had the nick-name "corncob". ???

 

[Road Rat]

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