Visit the SWFA.com site to check out our current specials. |
Winchester 69a .22 |
Post Reply |
Author | |
BobC
Optics Apprentice Joined: January/14/2010 Location: Maine Status: Offline Points: 200 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Posted: April/25/2013 at 07:03 |
As I got it yesterday from Cabela's.
I got the trigger adjusted down to a nice 3 lbs after cleaning it so Im going to give it another try today if it stops raining long enough.
|
|
SVT_Tactical
MODERATOR Chief Sackscratch Joined: December/17/2009 Location: NorthCackalacky Status: Offline Points: 31233 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
nice.
|
|
"Most folks are about as happy as they make their minds up to be" - Abraham Lincoln
|
|
HuntMaster
Optics Master Joined: March/19/2007 Location: St Stephens,Al. Status: Offline Points: 1053 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Nice rifle. What are 69A's bringing these days? I have one that unfortunately someone tried to do a poor homemade checkering job on the pistol grip. (Looks like with the tip of a screwdriver). Otherwise, it's in pretty good shape.
|
|
BobC
Optics Apprentice Joined: January/14/2010 Location: Maine Status: Offline Points: 200 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
I paid $220 for this one. I've seen some on the auction sights going for $500-$600 and more depending on model and condition.
|
|
RifleDude
MODERATOR EVIL OPPRESSOR Joined: October/13/2006 Location: Texas Status: Offline Points: 16337 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Very nice! Looks to be in good condition for a rifle of that age. Since the 69's were discontinued prior to the 1968 GCA, I believe Winchester produced those rifles without serial numbers, is this correct?
Just needs a little TLC and it's as good as the day it left New Haven! |
|
Ted
Money can't buy happiness... but it's much more comfortable to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle. |
|
Son of Ed
Chuck Norris Joined: June/18/2011 Location: TEXAS Status: Offline Points: 122210 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
cool.
|
|
Visit the Ed Show
|
|
BobC
Optics Apprentice Joined: January/14/2010 Location: Maine Status: Offline Points: 200 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
You are correct no serial numbers.
From what I've been able to find production started in 1935 as the model 69. As such they were cock on closing. They were changed to cock on open in 1937 and became the Model 69A. The last year of production was 1963. The grooved receiver and swept back bolt handle on mine dates it to any where from the end of WW2 to the end of production in 1963. Quite a span
Edited by BobC - April/27/2013 at 00:30 |
|
Son of Ed
Chuck Norris Joined: June/18/2011 Location: TEXAS Status: Offline Points: 122210 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
I saw a beautiful Model 72A a couple of years ago....basically, a 69A with a tubular magazine....although, I don't know if the 72 could have it's trigger adjusted like the 69.
This was a beautiful rifle....a late model with grooved receiver and a half-inch scope mounted on it ( rear sight removed )....they wanted $400 for it......
.....wish I could have scarfed it.......
|
|
Visit the Ed Show
|
|
Urimaginaryfrnd
MODERATOR Resident Redneck Joined: June/20/2005 Location: Iowa Status: Offline Points: 14964 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
I love these old rifles I learned to shoot on an old Winchester 22 bolt action like that at age 3.
|
|
"Always do the right thing, just because it is the right thing to do". Bobby Paul Doherty Texas Ranger |
|
BobC
Optics Apprentice Joined: January/14/2010 Location: Maine Status: Offline Points: 200 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
50 yards prone unsupported. Too many years of scoped rifles. I need lots of practice with open sights. I didn't shoot the 5th target because I ran out of ammo. I didn't adjust the sights because they are going to be replaced with a Redfield 75 and a globe front sight as soon as the mount gets here. If my Enfields are any indication these sights should help a lot. Now that I have said that I'll probable do worse. Yes I know it's an archery target. It was ether that or a silhouette.
|
|
Urimaginaryfrnd
MODERATOR Resident Redneck Joined: June/20/2005 Location: Iowa Status: Offline Points: 14964 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Well it will tighten up when you put on the Redfield 75 receiver sight so I would not worry about it just keep shooting and enjoying it. When you realize the target to the right is one inche squares and the concentric circles represent one inch its not that bad Im sure you could kill small game with it reliably enough to eat.
|
|
"Always do the right thing, just because it is the right thing to do". Bobby Paul Doherty Texas Ranger |
|
Post Reply | |
Tweet
|
Forum Jump | Forum Permissions You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot create polls in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum |