C&R 22LR Rifles, whats out there?

somd_mustangs · Apr 6, 2018

Since I like off-beat stuff I'm partial to the H&R Reising Model 65 family (65, 155, 165, MC-58).
The M65 is probably the best as far as robust & accuracy, getting hard to find unmolested examples though, many have been drilled for scopes, reblued, etc.
(but for a shooter that doesn't matter and maybe is to your advantage).
MC-58 is pretty rare and really tough to find, really more a collector item than a range toy.

Semi-auto but the "bolt handle" is actually in a recess under the forestock. Kinda cool.
Real easy to work on too.

With the pre-A (and A?) Winchester 52's you have to be real careful to examine the receiver where the safety pivots, as they tend to crack.
Can't remember if they redesigned the safety starting with the A or the B...
It's not fatal as the majority of support for the bolt is on the other side and it's over-built.

Melnic · Dec 14, 2019

So, one popped up in the classifieds and I snagged it up.
Good bore, no refinish or excessive wear for a 70 year old rifle.
Winchester 67A.

Had some paint on the butt plate and cleaned that up right away.

I have not gone over the list to date it yet. should get to that this weekend. Right now I think its pretty close to 1947-49

I'm sure if this gun could talk, it would tell some stories.

Blacksmith101 · Dec 14, 2019

How about the Stevens or Savage over and under .22-.410?
Stevens model 22-410, 1938 to 1950.
Savage model 24, 1950 to 2010.
The Savage also came in other configurations:

The upper rifle barrels were chambered not only in .22 LR, but also 22 WMR, .22 Hornet, .222 Rem, .223 Rem, .30-30 Win, .357 Magnum, and .357 Max.[4] And, the lower shotgun barrels were chambered for .410 gauge, 20-gauge, and 12-gauge.[4]

TheOriginalMexicanBob · Dec 14, 2019

Springfield 1922 M1 or M2.

Bertfish · Dec 14, 2019

TheOriginalMexicanBob said:
Springfield 1922 M1 or M2.

I'll have one of those one day...

somd_mustangs · Dec 14, 2019

Fair warning - those Springfields (M1922) are quite expensive nowadays! (around $2k)

Melnic · Dec 15, 2019

Took to the range with some cheap lead Federal Automatch

Shot a few from the bench then offhand at 25 yards. Once you get going. Loading the single shot and pulling the firing pin knob back is pretty quick

I did measure the trigger pull last night and its a nice crisp 3 1/2 lbs

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TheOriginalMexicanBob · Dec 15, 2019

somd_mustangs said:
Fair warning - those Springfields (M1922) are quite expensive nowadays! (around $2k)

There was one at Harrisburg with two magazines...$1150. One look at it told me it was refinished. If the seller would have taken $950 I would have bought it...but his firm price was too much.

Oldcarjunkie · Dec 15, 2019

Melnic said:
Took to the range with some cheap lead Federal Automatch

Shot a few from the bench then offhand at 25 yards. Once you get going. Loading the single shot and pulling the firing pin knob back is pretty quick

I did measure the trigger pull last night and its a nice crisp 3 1/2 lbs

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Congrats man, i just seen this thread and was gonna say I have a bunch of Nice old 22 rifles, I am contemplating a big Purge at the moment( 20-50 pieces) . No fire sale but folks will get nice clean firearms at fair prices.

Melnic · Dec 16, 2019

Maybe I should stop by

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ken792 · Dec 16, 2019

somd_mustangs said:
Fair warning - those Springfields (M1922) are quite expensive nowadays! (around $2k)

They're obscure enough to the general, non-collecting public that they can still slip by. One was listed locally for $1.2k and then it dropped to $950 still with no takers. A friend of mine lowballed $650 and got it. He then spent $300 getting two spare mags though.

Melnic · Dec 19, 2019

Well
Another pickup, this time at a LGS
Winchester 121 Youth
Single shot bolt action
These rifles started being built in 1967. Early models had no serial number. They started at 200000 and mine is a little over 400 from that so I date this as either late 1968 or 1969
Blueing is 95%+ with only some wear at the outer edges of the muzzle. Bore is bright and clean. Stock is in good condition with minor dings and scratches without breaking the surface.

Someone added a Tasco 3-7x20 scope to it.

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Doco Overboard · Dec 19, 2019

I haven't seen a Kmart scope in a long time. I'd leave it on there and use it to see how it does. Great to see that picture.

Oldcarjunkie · Dec 19, 2019

Melnic said:
Well
Another pickup, this time at a LGS
Winchester 121 Youth
Single shot bolt action
These rifles started being built in 1967. Early models had no serial number. They started at 200000 and mine is a little over 400 from that so I date this as either late 1968 or 1969
Blueing is 95%+ with only some wear at the outer edges of the muzzle. Bore is bright and clean. Stock is in good condition with minor dings and scratches without breaking the surface.

Someone added a Tasco 3-7x20 scope to it.

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You got that .22 itch . :lol2:

Here is one of the rifles I mentioned in the text

KJackson · Dec 21, 2019

I have my grandfather's Higgins Model 30 that he bought new in 1952. I picked it up over the summer but haven't really had time to do anything with it.

mawkie · Dec 23, 2019

When you consider that anything built pre 1970 will be C&R after New Year's Day it leaves a wide open field of stuff to consider. I'm still hunting for the right pre-A Winnie 52. Ran across a rare Springfield 1922 built in .22 Hornet but doubt it will sell for what cheapskate me is willing to pay. Should be amusing to watch the carnage over that one.

Melnic · Dec 24, 2019

C&R 22LR Rifles, whats out there?

Took the Win 121 youth to sight in the scope. I tightened the screws a tad so it needed some adjusting. After some adjustments and shooting at 25 yards it was shooting great with CCI SV , Geco and Ely Match. Also shot some cheaper 22

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Superreverb · Dec 31, 2019

ken792 said:
They're obscure enough to the general, non-collecting public that they can still slip by. One was listed locally for $1.2k and then it dropped to $950 still with no takers. A friend of mine lowballed $650 and got it. He then spent $300 getting two spare mags though.

The M1922 M2 is my pride and joy. Love shooting this rifle! Fortunately, I have the whole kit - spare magazines, original headspace gauge, etc..

Shemp · Dec 31, 2019

Oldcarjunkie said:
You got that .22 itch .

Here is one of the rifles I mentioned in the text[/QUOTE
Where in AA are you? I'm in Crownsville and love old .22

Melnic · Dec 31, 2019

superreverb,
beautiful rifle and excellent photography

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