[Vintage Racer]

These was Dad`s rifle when he was 13 years old. I used it when I was 13 years old, He gave it to me a few years ago. He is in a retirement home.

The stock although 80 years old has a nice finish. It`s also a one-piece stock which I find interesting. The factory took a piece of walnut and carved it out. Can you imagine what that would cost today?

Also note that the ammo entered into a rail located inside the stocks.

BTW, the barrel is 23" long and shoots great on the target. American manufacturerIng in a bygone era.

 

[mouser9]

Looks awesome Vintage!! The stock looks great. Had to look it up. My book says approx. 406,574 made between 1939-1955. Said they had a pop out bolt assembly. Sure is nice to inherit a fine rifle from you dad. Thanks for sharing.

 

[mouser868]

Is that one chambered for long rifles or shorts? Dad had one of each.

 

[Vintage Racer]

..Looks awesome Vintage!! The stock looks great. Had to look it up. My book says approx. 406,574 made between 1939-1955. Said they had a pop out bolt assembly. Sure is nice to inherit a fine rifle from you dad. Thanks for sharing.

It is sure not rare as every young guy had one in the 1940's. It still has the one full walnut stock that can never be made today.

Yes, the bolt assembly is easy to work on and lubricate. The bolt assembly looks to me to be made of forged parts,

 

[blaster]

my ex had one that was her father's. it was a great shooter. I once won 3 turkeys (frozen) at a turkey shoot with it.

 

[Vintage Racer]

Is that one chambered for long rifles or shorts? Dad had one of each.

I have recently fired.,22LR. I am sure that I probably used .22horts as a 13 year-old?
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There is a big gun show here on May 6, 2023. I am entered as other guys [ODT.com].I will be looking for these old rifles with nice stocks and great actions. Most guys will want the latest plastic rifles. Heck, I like the old stuff as best.

 

[mouser9]

Would not mind owning one myself! Real quality for sure. Milled/forged parts back then. Sure would cost a bundle if made same way today. Wonder what he price was for one made in the 40s? My book did not say unfortunately.

 

[Vintage Racer]

Would not mind owning one myself! Real quality for sure. Milled/forged parts back then. Sure would cost a bundle if made same way today. Wonder what he price was for one made in the 40s? My book did not say unfortunately.

I think the rifle probably sold for $29 in 1942? The book says it's maybe worth $150-$200 today in good condition? I agree. I am not in it for profits. I may buy another one just as a hobby as I like the old rifles. They have a history that is important.

I am registered for a big local gun show in May this year. I hope to find maybe two or more in the current book price range?

 

[mouser868]

I have recently fired.,22LR. I am sure that I probably used .22horts as a 13 year-old?
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There is a big gun show here on May 6, 2023. I am entered as other guys [ODT.com].I will be looking for these old rifles with nice stocks and great actions. Most guys will want the latest plastic rifles. Heck, I like the old stuff as best.

Agreed, a lot of the old stuff is just built better. Or at least that's my thought on the subject.

 

[FortyXDM]

Gorgeous wood. I (might) consider have an experienced furniture maker remove the finish. (LIGHTLY REMOVE). Then using clean tee shirt....start with multi coats of oil.. one day at a time until it has the look of a Holland & Holland finish. Could take weeks or months, but you would then see it just like your Dad did when he bought it.

 

[Vintage Racer]

..Gorgeous wood. I (might) consider have an experienced furniture maker remove the finish. (LIGHTLY REMOVE). Then using clean tee shirt....start with multi coats of oil.. one day at a time until it has the look of a Holland & Holland finish. Could take weeks or months, but you would then see it just like your Dad did when he bought it.

I agree. It was it is when I got it. I am certainly no wood expert.

The entire bag with ammo came to me in a package.that included some Italian Amaretto. It looks to dated to 1941.We don't do this anymore, but I remember my family members sneaking a sip or so during a hunt.

I sold the old ammo locally as I don't collect old ammo. I kept the not-opened bottle and the 1942 Winchester rifle.
I agree the finish is too good to be true. It's still a family gun and but worth a lot to me,

Just to be clear, my entire collection is all Winchester except one Marlin 'Waffle Top' 336 from 1949. I like the older guns..

 

[FortyXDM]

I agree. It was it is when I got it. I am certainly no wood expert.

The entire bag with ammo came to me in a package.that included some Italian Amaretto. It looks to dated to 1941.We don't do this anymore, but I remember my family members sneaking a sip or so during a hunt.

I sold the old ammo locally as I don't collect old ammo. I kept the not-opened bottle and the 1942 Winchester rifle.
I agree the finish is too good to be true. It's still a family gun and but worth a lot to me,

Just to be clear, my entire collection is all Winchester except one Marlin 'Waffle Top' 336 from 1949. I like the older guns..

Sounds like you hit the mini lode. Particularly if that Amaretto is still full.

 

[Vintage Racer]

Sounds like you hit the mini lode. Particularly if that Amaretto is still full.

Yep, I haven't opened it. I do have a modern bottle in cabinet (it's opened ).

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