Last action my 22 single shot got was when I was 9,(1964) years old and starting roaming the neighborhood with it. I was inspired to walk out side after watching the Rifleman. I thought I was Lucas McCain. Within about 5 minutes Mothers of the neighborhood got in touch with my Mom, Game over. I left the bullets at home, I knew better. But I loved to **** it and sound like the Rifleman.
I'm 'All Pumped Up'....(Classic .22 rifle content)
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E5RSY
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You sure it's not a copy of the Winchester Model 92? It would make more sense for those cartridges.
E5RSY
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*Unsolicited Opinion Alert*
I wouldn't accept a Henry product as a gift. I have been disappointed by their quality multiple times. The most heartbreaking involved my father-in-law who had basically stopped shooting, which he loves, due to issues with his shoulder. Well, he eventually bought a Henry lever .22 and was super-stoked to have a chance to start shooting again. The sights on the Henry were so poorly installed, though, that there was no way the gun could be accurately shot. For a few days he was borderline depressed and thought that it was him and that his eyes were "gone", etc., until I had a chance to take a look at it and saw how poor the workmanship was.
Additionally, it has always irritated me how they trade on the Henry name as if the company is associated with the groundbreaking Henry rifles of the 19th century. They claim it, but they are not.
I wouldn't accept a Henry product as a gift. I have been disappointed by their quality multiple times. The most heartbreaking involved my father-in-law who had basically stopped shooting, which he loves, due to issues with his shoulder. Well, he eventually bought a Henry lever .22 and was super-stoked to have a chance to start shooting again. The sights on the Henry were so poorly installed, though, that there was no way the gun could be accurately shot. For a few days he was borderline depressed and thought that it was him and that his eyes were "gone", etc., until I had a chance to take a look at it and saw how poor the workmanship was.
Additionally, it has always irritated me how they trade on the Henry name as if the company is associated with the groundbreaking Henry rifles of the 19th century. They claim it, but they are not.
I used to feel that way about Marlin. I am pretty sure Marlin didn't deserve that. They make some fine stuff, I'm sure
Not saying you're wrong about Henry
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Nice. Reminds me of my Win 1897. Does that slam-fire?
hdvades
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Man it's all good. Anybody that knows what an FAI competition model airplane is...is good in my book. Rossi, Super Tigre, K&B and Fox to name a few. I have the honor of knowing Henry Nelson. He's up in age but still flies Control Line speed events. He made his own engines under the name Nelson; you can still find them. He flew FAI Team Race back in the day with his own engines and they were on par with the European greats.
Sorry to get off subject haha...this is what I build and fly now.
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Still have my Browning 22 SA-22 1974 made the case about 5 years ago
I love .22s, had one since I was old enough to shoot. My favorite is this early 1930s Remington Model 24, which was a copy of the Browning. This was my grandfathers, still has the original case. He was very crafty with wood and made the walnut stocks. The pistols are a Hi Standard and Colt Buntline. My Henry was a present, didn’t give it back, and has the big Lucas McCain lever.
Yes, it would be patterned after the Winchester M92, not the M94. I didn't catch that until you mentioned it.
I love all gallery guns, long or short, but especially the long pumps and that little bugger Browning (Japan) made that loaded into the stock.
Probably the sweetest .22 semi ever. Beauty.
I'm going to try this without messing up. L to R. Savage 29B takedown pump, Winchester 9422 and Browning BL-22. All .22 rimfire.
The Winchester is known as a Coon and Hound model due to the engraving on the receiver. Bought that one unfired out of the local paper classifieds around 1990 from a nice older couple who wanted 250 dollars for it which was about right at the time. I didn't even ask. It was fair and I wanted one so 250 bucks it was. Now I think they go for around a grand. Oh, it came with the box and case candy!
The Winchester is known as a Coon and Hound model due to the engraving on the receiver. Bought that one unfired out of the local paper classifieds around 1990 from a nice older couple who wanted 250 dollars for it which was about right at the time. I didn't even ask. It was fair and I wanted one so 250 bucks it was. Now I think they go for around a grand. Oh, it came with the box and case candy!
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Last but much fun. 1st pic top is a '50s Colt Huntsman, middle is a Colt .22 Single Action Revolver from my Grandfather and bottom is an older Ruger flat top single-six with factory stag grips. Got that from a really cool old Cowboy at a gun show.
I love shooting golf balls with a .22. Rifle or pistol, doesn't matter ; you just don't know how they'll fly when you hit 'em.
I love shooting golf balls with a .22. Rifle or pistol, doesn't matter ; you just don't know how they'll fly when you hit 'em.
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Now you're talking!!!!!!
Model airplanes are the gateway to everything I've learned that makes my living. No good at school, got my first job at 16 because of my skills that I learned building models.
Yes, just like the Winchester model 62, the Rossi will fire as fast as the slide can be cycled if the trigger is held back.
One other 'classic' .22 rifle I own is this Remington Nylon 66..
According to the date code stamped into it's barrel, it was manufactured in April, 1959...'C'=April, 'F'=1959, so this rifle is a very early production example, first or second year. Some sources say production of the Nylon 66 began in 1958, others 1959. I don't know what the number '10' following the date code (or possibly '1' '0'?) denotes though. The rifle is old enough that serial numbers were not required on (US) firearms at that time, so it is definitely pre-1968.
According to the date code stamped into it's barrel, it was manufactured in April, 1959...'C'=April, 'F'=1959, so this rifle is a very early production example, first or second year. Some sources say production of the Nylon 66 began in 1958, others 1959. I don't know what the number '10' following the date code (or possibly '1' '0'?) denotes though. The rifle is old enough that serial numbers were not required on (US) firearms at that time, so it is definitely pre-1968.
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Stubee
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Heck, I feel that way about Winchester and we all know I’m way off on that! I do love looking at old Model 52s and pre-64 Model 70s but if I get one I’ll probably wish it was a Remmy before too long.
Bad experiences can taint our preferences in a manner that can be pretty far from reasonable.
Is there anything more funner than a day out with a sighted-in .22?
Re: John's Nylon 66, I too am a fan ... a buddy has the Apache version in black and chrome, very sharp!
Here's my Winchester 69-A, which was my Grandad's (original owner); I used it with him as a kid and was an honored inheritor when he passed in the mid-70's. Being the 69's 'A' follow-up version, and having the straight bolt lever, puts it at between later 1930's and earlier 40's, as far as I can tell. Clip holds five. The scope, a Weaver G4 out of El Paso, is maybe 1940's/50's. I take it out only about once a year and it always works like a charm!
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I put his Remington owner's card in the one pic as I got curious what the 'UMC' denotes? Couldn't find anything specific online. Also, the 6-digit card number doesn't seem to apply any Remington model; I'm guessing that's just his given owner number ... as the card is plastic not paper, guessing also that it's a Rem model he bought some years later than the Winchester.
Here's my Winchester 69-A, which was my Grandad's (original owner); I used it with him as a kid and was an honored inheritor when he passed in the mid-70's. Being the 69's 'A' follow-up version, and having the straight bolt lever, puts it at between later 1930's and earlier 40's, as far as I can tell. Clip holds five. The scope, a Weaver G4 out of El Paso, is maybe 1940's/50's. I take it out only about once a year and it always works like a charm!
As an aside
