Old Winchesters. Let’s talk about them.

[Leadeye]

They usually have that stupid thumb safety switch on tang, takes away from the old school feel.

 

[KJQ6945]

They usually have that stupid thumb safety switch on tang, takes away from the old school feel.

That’s a no go then. Sounds like it will be Italian for the 1860 and the 1866 then.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

Seeing those pump 22’s take me back. My brother had one and I loved shooting that thing. I don’t think it was a Winchester but fun none the less.

 

[dubsac]

One of my father’s favorite with factory letter

 

[KJQ6945]

That shotgun is a beauty! Thanks for sharing.

 

[KJQ6945]

Seeing those pump 22’s take me back. My brother had one and I loved shooting that thing. I don’t think it was a Winchester but fun none the less.

They really are a lot of fun. I always wanted one as a kid, and honestly, I don’t know if I ever shot one until I bought my first one last year. The brand is irrelevant, but this little gallery gun brings back memories, I wish I had as a kid. Ringing steel with it will make anyone smile.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

They really are a lot of fun. I always wanted one as a kid, and honestly, I don’t know if I ever shot one until I bought my first one last year. The brand is irrelevant, but this little gallery gun brings back memories, I wish I had as a kid. Ringing steel with it will make anyone smile.

Educate me, please: When you’re shopping these older guns, how do you know “what it’s worth”? I can kind of understand if it’s something you’re buying and selling all the time but I’ll usually get the bug to buy something I don’t have/never traded for before and am always afraid of getting ripped off.

 

[KJQ6945]

Educate me, please: When you’re shopping these older guns, how do you know “what it’s worth”? I can kind of understand if it’s something you’re buying and selling all the time but I’ll usually get the bug to buy something I don’t have/never traded for before and am always afraid of getting ripped off.

Leadeye has been my mentor. I ask him questions constantly. I have read up on them quite a bit, and I watch Gunbroker a lot. When I started looking for a pump .22 last year, I started looking at Gunbroker. Watch the ones that start out cheap and have no reserve. The market will tell you what they are worth. In a short amount of time, you will know what’s a decent price.
Want a quicker education, find a model you like, and search the completed auctions. It will quickly show you what they actually sell for.

 

[SarahG]

Just stopping in to try the lever gun Koolaid. I have a feeling this won’t end well.

 

[KJQ6945]

Just stopping in to try the lever gun Koolaid. I have a feeling this won’t end well.

Come on in and pick out a caliber.

 

[churchmouse]

Just stopping in to try the lever gun Koolaid. I have a feeling this won’t end well.

Thanks the Gods I am deep into a couple of customs.

 

[mcapo]

Just stopping in to try the lever gun Koolaid. I have a feeling this won’t end well.

Careful - you don't want to encourage him anymore.

 

[two70]

Have you tried out any new production Japanese Winchesters? I wonder how they compare to the Ubertis.

I don't have any of the newest production Japanese Winchesters but I do have a Miroku produced 1895 from 2010-11. The fit and finish is better than the USA produced Winchesters I've handled from that era and the proceeding one. Quality is very good, IMO but they include modern refinements so not really all that appealing for the purists.

 

[Leadeye]

I don't have any of the newest production Japanese Winchesters but I do have a Miroku produced 1895 from 2010-11. The fit and finish is better than the USA produced Winchesters I've handled from that era and the proceeding one. Quality is very good, IMO but they include modern refinements so not really all that appealing for the purists.

I would agree, they are good solid guns. The modern red tang safety switch puts me off of them though.

 

[57schwada]

Old Winchester? How about a 12 gauge Super X Model One? I bought it back in the early eighties. It's a typical field grade with an improved cylinder choke on a 26" barrel. They don't make 'em like this anymore as just about all steel on it was milled. Decent walnut and deep rich bluing too. Think it's a collector?

 

[57schwada]

And just thought of another one...... my Model 1912 20Ga. pump with a full choke. It was passed to me from my Father some time ago.... 2008? Bluing is pretty much gone (imagine that) and the wood has seen better days too. All in all a very light shotgun that's a blast to shoot! Not sure on the story of this particular firearm though.... Hell, I went in to the Army back in 1975 and when I returned in '78 - he had it in the gun safe. Go figure!

 

[bcannon]

Hopped on GB last night and there was a Winchester 06 22 that was at 330.00 with 2 minutes to go. Had issues getting logged in and it sold before I could get a bid in. It was in pretty good condition, would have been a good one to get. Going to practice speed log in today.

 

[Trapper Jim]

Educate me, please: When you’re shopping these older guns, how do you know “what it’s worth”? I can kind of understand if it’s something you’re buying and selling all the time but I’ll usually get the bug to buy something I don’t have/never traded for before and am always afraid of getting ripped off.

I pretty much stay away from the “Collector Merchants” who always have a good display of older rifles and so called history notes with them. I find that while they may have some good ones, not many can tell me how they shoot for my $3500. They say, oh I would never shoot these.? Go figure. Supposed history not worth one dime to me but good bore etc with snug bolt, breechface and such more important. Leade erosion can be seen with a borescope as well. But the real proof is on the rifle range. I had one one time that came with factory letter and history out of st Joe Mo but would not hold 5 moa. I took a loss on that lesson.

 

[KJQ6945]

Hopped on GB last night and there was a Winchester 06 22 that was at 330.00 with 2 minutes to go. Had issues getting logged in and it sold before I could get a bid in. It was in pretty good condition, would have been a good one to get. Going to practice speed log in today.

Stay with it BC, they are not uncommon in that price range.

 

[KJQ6945]

I pretty much stay away from the “Collector Merchants” who always have a good display of older rifles and so called history notes with them. I find that while they may have some good ones, not many can tell me how they shoot for my $3500. They say, oh I would never shoot these.? Go figure. Supposed history not worth one dime to me but good bore etc with snug bolt, breechface and such more important. Leade erosion can be seen with a borescope as well. But the real proof is on the rifle range. I had one one time that came with factory letter and history out of st Joe Mo but would not hold 5 moa. I took a loss on that lesson.

I guess that just proves that there is something out there for everyone.

I must have 10 MOA eyes then. If I shoot a 5 moa group with a 100 year old gun and iron sights, I’ll come back here bragging about it.

Lower your standards Jim, you won’t be so disappointed all the time.