What is your most sentimental Winchester?

Mdavis0209 · 07-10-2008, 11:17 PM

Winchester model 70 .270 made is 1964.First deer I killed was with this gun.Given to my uncle by my grandfather.I had to turn around and buy this gun from uncle who was walking into a pawn shop to sale it.Shame family pulls stuff like that!!

.22hustler · 07-11-2008, 07:44 AM

m-88 or my 1200

MemphisJim1 · 07-13-2008, 09:41 PM

.308 Model 70 Featherweight (mfg. 1954 according to its serial number). It was my father's 1955 Christmas present from my mother. It was special ordered through the BX at then-Great Falls AFB (now Malmstrom) and I was with her when she took delivery of it. Dad, now 87 and a long-since retired Air Force colonel, decided it didn't need any more exposure to Florida hurricanes so he permitted me to assume custodial duties about 18 months ago. Surprisingly (but, hey, it's a genuine pre-64 Win, so maybe not so surprising after all) it's still in almost like-new condition. I immediately rescoped it and sighted it last year. When my son visited back in the Spring, I took him and the rifle to the range so he could put a few familiarization rounds through it. Next year I'll put some rounds down range to make sure it's still in sound working order. In fact, I'll make that an annual ritual until I reach the point I decide it's time to surrender custody to my son (but only on the condition he's maintaining it for his son). By my reckoning, that'll be sometime around 2028, give or take a year or two.

Seven© · 07-13-2008, 09:57 PM

Winchester 101 Field Grade 20ga. My dad bought it for me the day I was born. I'll try to get some pics tomorrow.

Oxford · 07-13-2008, 10:12 PM

It's the only Winchester I have...a Model 94 30.30 lever action rifle.

GlennF · 07-14-2008, 05:11 PM

Model 67 single shot .22 I received for my 12th birthday in 1947. Cost my dad $5.95. Still use it for squirrels, etc.

.22hustler · 07-14-2008, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by GlennF

Model 67 single shot .22 I received for my 12th birthday in 1947. Cost my dad $5.95. Still use it for squirrels, etc.

A true family gun...

big boomer · 07-14-2008, 05:50 PM

I have 2 a mod.1897 winchester made in 1904 (12 ga.) and a mod 1906 pump 22. both were from my grand father and worth more that any amount of money to me.

Cyrano · 07-14-2008, 05:58 PM

My Model 94 in .30-30. My grandpa got it somewhere in the '20s; Dad inherited it from him; and I inherited it from Dad. Somewhere along the way while Dad had it, it lost a tang screw. I took it down to a gunshop in Cherryville, NC while visiting friends and asked them if they maybe could replace the missing screw and just give it an overall look-see. The smith took it, worked the action, and said respectfully, "Man, this is a sweet little rifle."

Seven© · 07-14-2008, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Seven©

Winchester 101 Field Grade 20ga. My dad bought it for me the day I was born. I'll try to get some pics tomorrow.

Lots of memories in this gun. Me, dad, and grand dad hunting quail and grouse on Saturday afternoons.

squirrelbaster · 07-14-2008, 07:10 PM

i use winchester ammo every once on a while.............

LakerDad · 07-14-2008, 07:30 PM

A model 12 trap gun (1951 era) that dad left behind, I shot my first perfect score on the 16 yard line in trap when I was 17.
A 1890 (1909 era).22 long only, I got for my 16th brithday.
A 1894 .30-.30 (1963 era)
(all Browning designs)

blaster · 07-14-2008, 10:40 PM

a mod. 61 pump .22. My dad gave it to me for accomplishing a major feat -passing 9 th grade math. it cost $40. (used) I checked the Mgf. date and it was made in 1950, same year I was.

.22hustler · 07-15-2008, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Seven©

Lots of memories in this gun. Me, dad, and grand dad hunting quail and grouse on Saturday afternoons.

Nice.....

KP90DC · 07-15-2008, 09:07 AM

A pump .22 and lever-action 30-30. They both raised our family, and hard to tell which brought in the most meat. The .22 shot many a hog between the eyes at killing time. We butchered about 20 each year and sold meat and sausage to the local Coal Miners.

Mdavis0209 · 07-15-2008, 08:00 PM

Like the stories.Amazing what kind of memories a good ol winchester can bring up.
Keep em coming.

puckerstrings · 07-16-2008, 07:44 PM

Winchester Model 71 in .348 Winchester

RgrNo1Shtr · 07-16-2008, 07:56 PM

A Pre-64 Model 70 in 257 Roberts, built about 1956. Bought it new in 1958 as a high school graduation present to myself! Lots of good times, but the gun is pristine.

.22hustler · 07-16-2008, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by RgrNo1Shtr

A Pre-64 Model 70 in 257 Roberts, built about 1956. Bought it new in 1958 as a high school graduation present to myself! Lots of good times, but the gun is pristine.

I like your Avatar!!!!!

LefthandShooter · 07-16-2008, 08:27 PM

Winchester Single Shot 20ga. on my 16th b-day.
Was given a choice: shotgun or class ring.
Never regreted my choice either. Still have her too!

07-10-2008, 11:17 PM	#1
Mdavis0209 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 51	What is your most sentimental Winchester? Winchester model 70 .270 made is 1964.First deer I killed was with this gun.Given to my uncle by my grandfather.I had to turn around and buy this gun from uncle who was walking into a pawn shop to sale it.Shame family pulls stuff like that!!

07-13-2008, 09:57 PM	#4
Seven© Exalted Grand Poobah Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: WNC Posts: 996 Images: 15 Blog Entries: 2	What is your most sentimental Winchester? Winchester 101 Field Grade 20ga. My dad bought it for me the day I was born. I'll try to get some pics tomorrow. __________________

07-13-2008, 10:12 PM	#5
Oxford Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gladstone, Missouri Posts: 13,110 Blog Entries: 4	It's the only Winchester I have...a Model 94 30.30 lever action rifle. __________________ "If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right".

07-14-2008, 07:10 PM	#11
squirrelbaster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,557	i use winchester ammo every once on a while............. __________________ "My Shotgun SAYS I AM the POLICE !"--Mooseman684 "I like Turtles!" youtube kid

07-14-2008, 10:40 PM	#13
blaster Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: big pine key, florida Posts: 551	a mod. 61 pump .22. My dad gave it to me for accomplishing a major feat -passing 9 th grade math. it cost $40. (used) I checked the Mgf. date and it was made in 1950, same year I was. __________________ peace through superior firepower

07-13-2008, 09:41 PM	#3
MemphisJim1 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Suburban Memphis (Mississippi side) Posts: 42	.308 Model 70 Featherweight (mfg. 1954 according to its serial number). It was my father's 1955 Christmas present from my mother. It was special ordered through the BX at then-Great Falls AFB (now Malmstrom) and I was with her when she took delivery of it. Dad, now 87 and a long-since retired Air Force colonel, decided it didn't need any more exposure to Florida hurricanes so he permitted me to assume custodial duties about 18 months ago. Surprisingly (but, hey, it's a genuine pre-64 Win, so maybe not so surprising after all) it's still in almost like-new condition. I immediately rescoped it and sighted it last year. When my son visited back in the Spring, I took him and the rifle to the range so he could put a few familiarization rounds through it. Next year I'll put some rounds down range to make sure it's still in sound working order. In fact, I'll make that an annual ritual until I reach the point I decide it's time to surrender custody to my son (but only on the condition he's maintaining it for his son). By my reckoning, that'll be sometime around 2028, give or take a year or two.

07-14-2008, 05:11 PM	#6
GlennF Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 31	Model 67 single shot .22 I received for my 12th birthday in 1947. Cost my dad $5.95. Still use it for squirrels, etc.

07-14-2008, 05:50 PM	#8
big boomer Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Minn. Posts: 1,243	I have 2 a mod.1897 winchester made in 1904 (12 ga.) and a mod 1906 pump 22. both were from my grand father and worth more that any amount of money to me.

07-14-2008, 05:58 PM	#9
Cyrano Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New York Posts: 3,032	My Model 94 in .30-30. My grandpa got it somewhere in the '20s; Dad inherited it from him; and I inherited it from Dad. Somewhere along the way while Dad had it, it lost a tang screw. I took it down to a gunshop in Cherryville, NC while visiting friends and asked them if they maybe could replace the missing screw and just give it an overall look-see. The smith took it, worked the action, and said respectfully, "Man, this is a sweet little rifle."

07-14-2008, 07:30 PM	#12
LakerDad Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 275	A model 12 trap gun (1951 era) that dad left behind, I shot my first perfect score on the 16 yard line in trap when I was 17. A 1890 (1909 era).22 long only, I got for my 16th brithday. A 1894 .30-.30 (1963 era) (all Browning designs)

07-15-2008, 09:07 AM	#15
KP90DC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 218 Images: 3	A pump .22 and lever-action 30-30. They both raised our family, and hard to tell which brought in the most meat. The .22 shot many a hog between the eyes at killing time. We butchered about 20 each year and sold meat and sausage to the local Coal Miners. __________________ Visit: earlyriserscoffeeshop.com Calvin Wiles !!! HAPPY AND SAFE SHOOTING

07-15-2008, 08:00 PM	#16
Mdavis0209 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 51	Like the stories.Amazing what kind of memories a good ol winchester can bring up. Keep em coming.

07-16-2008, 07:44 PM	#17
puckerstrings Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Carlin Nevada Posts: 10	Winchester Model 71 in .348 Winchester

07-16-2008, 07:56 PM	#18
RgrNo1Shtr Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 34	A Pre-64 Model 70 in 257 Roberts, built about 1956. Bought it new in 1958 as a high school graduation present to myself! Lots of good times, but the gun is pristine.

07-16-2008, 08:27 PM	#20
LefthandShooter Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In A House in NE Ohio! Posts: 1,769	Winchester Single Shot 20ga. on my 16th b-day. Was given a choice: shotgun or class ring. Never regreted my choice either. Still have her too! __________________ CHRISTMAS: Celebrating Christ's Birth and the Gift of Eternal Life!