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Winchester Model 60

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mikep

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Picked up this little gem for $115. Winchester Model 60 22s/l/lr single shot. Manufactured from 1930-34 with about 166k made. This is an early one dating to about 1930/31. After ‘31 they rolled out the 60a that had finger grooved fore end. They also made a 60a Target with a Lyman peep sight. Those are $$$.
The bore is exceptional. Mirror finish and strong rifling. I have high hopes for accuracy. The stock was lacquered or shellacked at some point. I plan on simply stripping it and refinishing with Tru-Oil.
The 60 set off the series of the 67/68 followed by the 69/69a. I have a representative of each, which is why i wanted this model.
I’ll update after the range session Sunday.
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As you might have guessed from my screen name, Larry taught me gunsmithing with a Winchester 67. Sadly that series seems to have been renamed but really nothing ever goes away on the interweb. I suspect you can find it out there somewhere....
 
Make me wish I still had my Sears/Roebuck 22 cal. bolt action single shot rifle bought new in 1968 as a Christmas gift. I was thirteen that year. Looking back, it's still hard to believe my parents allowed it.
FYI, it was pictured in the 1968 edition of Gun Digest....cost 22.00 dols. :D
 
Just got back from the range. Zero failures with about 100rds. Shot real nice and accuracy is pretty darn good for a 95 year old rifle with 55 year old eyes behind it. Some pics of 5 shot groups using CCI Standard Velocity ammo shot from 20 and 25 yds off of a bag. 25 is the longest distance at my range and also the maximum i can shoot with open sights.
I am happy with this little rifle and it is a nice addition to my collection.
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