Author Topic: Winchester 66-22 (Read 1632 times)

a_kayaker · « **on:** February 24, 2003, 09:32:43 AM »

My father in law has an old 22 rifle with "Winchester 66-22 on it". He has done some searching and can't fing any info on it. I was wondering if someone was familiar with this model.

The gun is a small 22 rifle shooting 22 longs. It has a wooden stock which contains a tube that is inserted in the butt of the gun. The rounds are loaded into this magizine and then it is inserted into the gun. There is also a channel in the side of the stock that allows you to see the tube inside the stock.

Any info would be appreciated. I have pics if needed.

a_kayaker · « **Reply #1 on:** February 25, 2003, 06:18:13 AM »

Hey everyone,

Looks like I made a mistake. It is a model 63-22. Sorry for the confusion.

jh45gun · « **Reply #2 on:** February 25, 2003, 06:04:29 PM »

Made from 1933 to 1959 came with 20 and 23 inch barrels. My book said they were a take down model. They as most old Winchesters are collectable and worth a few bucks. My 1992 gun guide list it as 390.00 in excellent condition and of course lower as the condition deteriates. I am sure that the price is considerably higher now as that reference book is 11 years old. They are neat 22's If you could buy it or get it from him it would be a great deal for you. Jim

a_kayaker · « **Reply #3 on:** February 26, 2003, 07:34:30 AM »

Thx for the info. That is exacly what I was looking for!!

Unfourunatly this gun isn't in very good condition. I think with some work it would be quite nice. I wonder if that would devalue it?

jh45gun · « **Reply #4 on:** February 26, 2003, 08:41:09 AM »

It all depends on what you want! To a collector anything done to a firearm is a crime and you should be flogged. Yes it will ruin any collector value. Careful cleaning with out sanding the wood and reblueing the metal is ok as long as you leave it origional. Any rust can be taken off with fine steel wool 000 or 0000 and a bit of gun oil. crud can be cleaned off the stock but finish and everything else should be left origional. Not that that is said I am of the opinion if you want it reblued and restocked by a competent gunsmith it is your gun and yes you might ruin the collector value but I view guns as shooters to be used not something to drool over on a wall or in a safe even though I have been known to do this

go for it as long as it is not a scarce one of a kind or very few type gun. I know the collectors even have a fit over sporterizing 50 dollar military rifles but my view is if you own it go for it as long as you do it right. If I had it I would carefully clean it and keep it just as it is unless it is so bad that it would not be worth anything anyway then I would consider it a candidate for restoreing to origional condition which is usually a job for a good gunsmith that is known for that type of work and then you must be careful as it may cost more to restore than what the gun will ever be worth money wise but if their is a strong attachment to some guns it may be worth it for sentimental reasons. My brother had my dads 97 Winchester restocked and reblued and a rib put on it which totally wrecked the collector value of it but made it into a great shooter and it is a gun he will pass down to his son anyway and it will be kept in the family as a gun that will be used not sitting to be admired as a collectable. If the gun is scarce enough than I suppose it should be left alone