Old Winchesters. Let’s talk about them.

[red_zr24x4]

Well, there's your problem, your a lefty

 

[jagee]

Well, there's your problem, your a lefty

That's the boy

 

[KJQ6945]

I go both ways.... uh, err, I mean...

Son is a lefty. I’m right handed, but severely left eye dominate. Iron sights or magnified glass, I have to work hard, but I can shoot right hand, generally left handed though. Red dots, I will generally be right handed, unless I’m working the left side of a barricade, or clearing rooms.

as a kid, I always shot right handed. The Army told me I was a lefty. Arguing wasn’t an option.

 

[gmcttr]

My Grandfather was righted handed and left eye dominate. He had an extremely nice Winchester .22LR bolt action with the stock deeply "scooped" out to position his head to the right.

 

[mcapo]

Because Saddle Ring Carbines are just cool!
108 years old.

I was staying strong and avoiding this thread......

 

[KJQ6945]

You know you want too. ...

 

[MindfulMan]

Made in 1890. My grandparents weren’t born yet, and they were all dead before I was born. Times were tougher, and life was hard.

You did a wonderful job with that photo, KJ. Just look at the reaction ...... you made an old(er) man drool. I'm speaking of CM, of course, but I drooled a little myself.
In 1890, my grandmother was five years old. It's likely that her father would have owned such a rifle !

 

[churchmouse]

I did some looking and mother of God these pieces aint cheap...….

But I might secretly want one any way. Maybe. Sorta.

 

[two70]

I did some looking and mother of God these pieces aint cheap...….

But I might secretly want one any way. Maybe. Sorta.

Yes, the prices of old Winchesters get really salty really quickly.

That's the main reason why I restrict myself to newer and less loved/coveted Winchesters.

 

[KJQ6945]

Like anything, the prices range from affordable to astronomical. There are still plenty of guns out there that can be bought right. The ‘73 cost me the most, but it was still less than a new M1A. The ‘92 was less than a decent 1911.

 

[Expat]

Like anything, the prices range from affordable to astronomical. There are still plenty of guns out there that can be bought right. The ‘73 cost me the most, but it was still less than a new M1A. The ‘92 was less than a decent 1911.

Well duh... since a decent 1911 starts at around $2000.

 

[jeromy0408]

I see the appeal in a good lever action, I've got a Marlin 1894 44mag. It's not as nostalgic, but still a fun gun to plink around. I love her, but she's going to have to go buy buy soon.

 

[Trapper Jim]

I did some looking and mother of God these pieces aint cheap...….

But I might secretly want one any way. Maybe. Sorta.

My Sporting Rifle MSRP was only $26.95. My Carbine was $17.95.

 

[KJQ6945]

Well duh... since a decent 1911 starts at around $2000.

Ok Churchmouse.

Let’s rephrase this then. Cheaper and more reliable than a Kimber.

 

[KJQ6945]

For the budget minded, some of the old .22 guns can be picked up for less than the price of a modern plastic pistol. Old doesn’t have to be unaffordable.

 

[76Too]

Anything Winchester 1900- but earliest is a March of 1918 Model of 1917, then a Dec 1942 receiver'd Garand, then a January of 1945 Win13...and also eventually building a semi auto conversion of a Pre-Ban M1A 5 Line Receiver w/all Winchester parts...already screwed the barrel onto that one and headspaced. Just need to lap for contact and fit the rest of the parts.

 

[Leadeye]

Because Saddle Ring Carbines are just cool!
108 years old.

I don't care what model, the SRCs are great.

 

[KJQ6945]

I don't care what model, the SRCs are great.

An 1873 SRC in 44-40 is on the list, but will probably be awhile. Gonna be a busy year for me.

I really like the action on the 1873, but I’m not crazy about the 24” barrel. It’s not as well suited for plinking like the carbines.

 

[Leadeye]

An SRC should be a 20" barrel. I've got some Uberti's as well, my 1866 SRC in 44-40.

 

[KJQ6945]

An SRC should be a 20" barrel. I've got some Uberti's as well, my 1866 SRC in 44-40.

I’m gonna stick with the 20” carbines from here on out I believe. I picked up that ‘73 full size rifle, just to have some variety. With a 24” octagon barrel, it’s a little beefier than the carbine.

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