in the 50s my grampa bought one for five bucks out of the back of a truck its in ok condition bolt jams somtimes and the stock is chiped but my favorite gun of my dads and someday hopefully mine
i got one from my great grandpa when i was little, and at the time there was a scope mounted on it but i took the scope off years ago and jst ran acrost the old mount and scope today and put it back on, it looks pretty sharp, the holes for the mount were already drilled and tapped, i woulnt ever do something like that to a old piece especially one that means alot to me
I have one with a factory peep site. Very rare. My brother bought one with the peep site groove but none of the parts. Using mine as a quide he machined the parts. He made extras in case you need some. Between me and my brothers we may have 25 or 30 of these fine old collectables. They were never very fancy but accurate and fun to shoot. We all learn to shoot on Dad's.
Do not try to put a scope on this rifle unless you really know what you are doing. The receiver metal is thin and it is easy to put a screw in too deep and bind up the bolt. My brother bought one cheap that was not working and was able to file down the screw and made it work. A friend glued on a scope with black Shoe Goo and it held for a couple of years.
@countrymusicken I'd never try and scope mine. It bugs me to see a vintage firearm with "extra holes" in it. Usually they do such a poor job of it that it could never pass for factory or profesional gunsmith work.
I got this rifle myself. Mine isn't in as great as condition as yours is. The blueing has been wearin off. But Im happy to say that i have an american classic in my possesion.
@3OCALM1 the metal is good, the barrel has no pitting or rings the crown has no dings , and the rifleing still stands out. the stock has a small hairline crack that someone pached.the action works smoothly and the ejector is still intact.it cycles fine and it is probaly a 7 out of 10 condition.so far i am pleased with the purchase.
I don't know that I have seen this type of .22 Long Rimfire before. I actually do like the loading through the stock. It seems odd; however, the end result is a firearm with nothing "sticking out", which I like. I have a .22 rimfire where I load 10 round cartridges at the bottom and I have several of them for "rapid reload". The one thing I like about the cartridges is that I can continue shooting, just keep feeding the preloaded "clips", which the 74 can't do. So pro's & cons. Good vid.
@bobiscool308 The model 63 and the 74 like I have. The 63 will probably cost more but I dont know how much for either. I think I paid $200 for my 74 two years ago...........
@bobiscool308 Remington nylon model 66 loads from the stock i own both of these guns and they are both awesome remington is my favorite though because it is very lightweight
@bobiscool308 Remington made the Nylon model 66 very good gun. I own a remington 66 and winchester 74 i like the remington better but the 74 was my grandpas and im trying to get it in good working order
@aquosman99 If its a .22 short only model then it should work fine with them.
If you tried shooting .22 shorts in a model 74 that was meant for .22 LR then I can pretty much assure you that it would have to be manually operated for each shot.
i have this same exact gun but mine is the short version is is one of the first ever made and i really wanted to shoot it and im going to take it to a gunsmith gun i was wondering if you could recommend some .22 shorts for me because i was having difficulty finding some not aimed at pistols
@popdog5 I've never bought anything but .22 Longrifle ammo. I'd say get a 50 round box of a few diferent brands and try them. Whateever works best get more of it.
you can also go to rimfirecentral,com forums and see if there are any recomended kinds of .22 shorts.
@tstrenuous10 There's already one on youtube that someone else did. Just go to Marcucco's channel and look for one titled "Winchester 74".
Mine was having some cycling issues when I got it and all it took was a good cleaning of the internal parts. These are old guns so there's been decades for crud to build up inside.
Nice shooting!! I have the same model, gifted to me many years ago by a very old friend. It has been a few years since I last fired it, but it always shot well. There is a problem with the firing mechanism and I was wondering if it is possible to find parts for it? Thanks!
I have a winchester model 74 in a 22. short only and I looked up the serial number and it was made in 1939. What would you call that kind of magazine though?
cool gun. i have a winchester model 67 and i really dont know anything about it. i was wondering if you had any info about them. its bolt action if that helps and has no magazines whatsoever. you have to do everything yur self which i like. you have to pull the pin back each time to fire it.
@adamclark94 I have a Win 67 too! You can't get much simpler than a 67. I can't find the book I need but I think they were made from about 1934-1963. That might not be exactly right but it's close.
If you ever need a part for it try Numrich because I think they carry them.
Hello - Just subed. I already have a 10/22 & a Henry's H001 Lever Action - BUT I really want a BOLT ACTION .22LR. Could you give any recommendations on which make & model would be a good rifle. I'd greatly appreciate your advice. Thx. Sincerely,d JAMES.
@buzzclark . I don't know much about them except for the ones I have. The only .22 bolt gun action that I have that's still in production is a CZ-452. They are made in the Czech Republic but very common in the U.S. I have the European version but if I were to do it all over again I'd get the American version since the stock on it is more friendly for scope use. I have a video (actually 2)on shooting my 452 at 200 yards that you can check out.
@buzzclark a winchester model 67 is the most reliable rifle i have ever owned. also its boltaction so its just what you want. you wont find any iron sights better than the ones on this because they make them to big nowadays. this rifle doesnt have the ability to mount a scope but with its accuracy you wont need a scope.
Thanks for the video, I loved it. Word to the wise though; When you load the gun, it is a good idea to load from the very butt of the stock. It keeps the wood from chipping around the loading hole. Thumbs up.
@3OCALM1 Really nice video - I just bought one today and you give a concise, informative description that is very helpful. Looks like a great rifle.
I also have a thing for the old .22's --- bought a Winchester model 63 that needs some work on the stock (any recommendations on how to, or who to go to?),
and a sweet bolt action .22 that was a Romanian training rifle.
At 0:05 In the background on the next table you can see my Win 75T that I had out that day. My 75 was made in 1939. I need to do a video on it some day.
I don't know a whole lot about them but there was a model 75 Sporter and a 75 Target. The target one will have a heavy barrel and bulkier target stock and target sights. There were some variations of those two over the years as well.
I have a 1941. Its a tight shooter for being almost 70 years old.
Interesting note about these: During WWII a large number of these were distributed around England along with instructions on sniping and harassing an invading army. They were very well thought of by the Home Defense. Cool video. Thanks for posting.
My father has owned one of these since he was a kid in the 50s. He said his grandmother gave it to him as a gift at the time. He said it was very accurate with iron sites when he shot it decades ago; however, now the tube magazine doesn't want to stay put in the stock.....needs some gunsmithing.
Thanks for the video. I enjoyed it. I just inherited a model 74 short only, 23xxx serial number makes it to be from 1939 and I'm looking forward to teaching my son to shoot with it. You might not want to totally fill yours to capacity, with a magazine spring that's going on 60 I'm afraid of breaking mine as I hear parts are hard to come by for these. Thanks again!
No it doesn't. I thought that it did at least lock back manually but after getting it out of the safe ( haven't had it out in a while) and looking at it....no.
I inherited a Winchester mod 74 in 22 cal LR from my dad. You were able to find out the manufacture date by serial number. Where did you find that info? Nice video.
MAN-- what a nostalgia flashback for me. I had this model in 22 short. Similar excellent condition, similar early vintage , similar minor dings-- almost like a clone. Sold it 20 years back for "pennies" compared ot today's prices.. Great gun with a clever design and fairly accurate even for a semi-auto. Thanks for the demo shots :-)
Sorry but I don't have a clue what it would legally take to have one in the UK. For all practical purposes, though, you'd be better off with a Ruger 10/22 since there are so many aftermarket upgrades and customizing parts you can get for them. I dont know what either would cost over there. There are some shooters in England that have Youtube channels and they would be better able to advise you on legalities and what the market has to offer over there.
My father just passed away and left my son this winchester model 74 short .22 I remember shooting one of these with my father way back when I was a kid. This isn't the same one he had when I was young, but still a nice little gun. The one you have looks really nice.
Sorry for your loss and you have my condolences. I've never seen one in .22 short only but I know they exist and are not nearly as common as the .22 LR one like mine. There was also one with an aperture sight assembly that went in place of the receiver plug and those are uncommon, too.
I went and looked at it. It appears to be for real and since it was fitted with a scope and suppressor it would make a good weapon for guerila warfare in occupied areas as they intended.
Thanks for telling me because otherwise I would have never guessed.
30CALM1- the Win. 74 was fairly popular in the UK,used by both private citizens and gun clubs. Many shipped to the UK by WW2s end, for home defense. In 45 years I have seen many for sale with threaded barrels, adapters (even post war models)and in the UK even surpressors + many tapped for scopes. Some may be reproofed like the Mossberg 42MB's were,but I don't think they were "sniper" guns per se.
The rabidly antigun UK has had a diffferent opinion than the US regarding noise surpressors.
They weren't "sniper rifles" in the classic sense since they were only .22's and lacked the range and power needed for that role.
The scoped and suppressed Win 74's were meant for home guardsmen to use to assasinate enemy leaders and/or harrass them once the area fell under enemy occupation.
Exactly right. This model and any other silenced rifle, which were common in the UK then. One can imagine how much trouble that could cause an occupier at short range! The only problem with semi-auto's is that they have more blowback noise, or action noise compared to a bolt action rifles of the same caliber. With subsonic ammo and a supressor the homeguard could cause quite a fuss when required :-)
I have owned 6 or 7 lend lease,or former USA-donated guns with English proofs. All Interesting
There is no rail for the scope on mine either, rather there is tapped holes along side of the bolt on the left hand side, the model number is 92588, can you tell me where or how you were able to date yours? Thanks!
my uncle dave has a world war 2 target rifle made for sniper training and he got a group that he made it look like one hole at 100 yards he's an amazing shot
It's kind of awkward to load it that way and could be the reason they don't make them that way any more.
Anytime ergonomics become an issue with a firearm the question of safety comes up (at least in the mind if corporate lawyers, I'm sure) so it becomes a question of possible liability.
I've loaded it both through the loading port and the end of the stock but either way seems awkward.
Oh well, I'll get used to it.
Some of them were made with a rudimentary aperture sight that was part of the bolt/breech plug assembly. Other than one of those I'd have top drill and tap the receiver and I'd rather leave it original.
in the 50s my grampa bought one for five bucks out of the back of a truck its in ok condition bolt jams somtimes and the stock is chiped but my favorite gun of my dads and someday hopefully mine
187bloodkid 3 weeks ago in playlist Mixture
Do they still make these
MSgtdodge1942 1 month ago
@MSgtdodge1942 not since 1955.
They are fairly common on the used market if you look hard but a lot of them are pretty rough. I found mine in a local gun shop three years ago.
3OCALM1 1 month ago
Good gun,I us to use mine all the time.But many years ago put it in the gun safe.
sprint11k 1 month ago
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aaronzack14 3 months ago
i got one from my great grandpa when i was little, and at the time there was a scope mounted on it but i took the scope off years ago and jst ran acrost the old mount and scope today and put it back on, it looks pretty sharp, the holes for the mount were already drilled and tapped, i woulnt ever do something like that to a old piece especially one that means alot to me
ihunt4ever 3 months ago
I have one with a factory peep site. Very rare. My brother bought one with the peep site groove but none of the parts. Using mine as a quide he machined the parts. He made extras in case you need some. Between me and my brothers we may have 25 or 30 of these fine old collectables. They were never very fancy but accurate and fun to shoot. We all learn to shoot on Dad's.
countrymusicken 4 months ago
@countrymusicken Yes those areVERY rare with the peep sights. I've only seen pictures of them in old advertisements. Definitely KEEP that one!
3OCALM1 4 months ago
Do not try to put a scope on this rifle unless you really know what you are doing. The receiver metal is thin and it is easy to put a screw in too deep and bind up the bolt. My brother bought one cheap that was not working and was able to file down the screw and made it work. A friend glued on a scope with black Shoe Goo and it held for a couple of years.
countrymusicken 4 months ago
@countrymusicken I'd never try and scope mine. It bugs me to see a vintage firearm with "extra holes" in it. Usually they do such a poor job of it that it could never pass for factory or profesional gunsmith work.
3OCALM1 4 months ago
I got this rifle myself. Mine isn't in as great as condition as yours is. The blueing has been wearin off. But Im happy to say that i have an american classic in my possesion.
Dtac25 6 months ago
Is it a walnut stock?
WinMOD42 6 months ago
@WinMOD42 I think so.
3OCALM1 6 months ago
My newest addition, used to belong to my grandfather, havn't shot it since I was a kid.
mariopuzofan 8 months ago
I noticed that you said you looked up the serial number on your rifle. I have the same one and was wondering how one goes about looking that up.
Thanks,
~DS120
DeadSilent120 8 months ago
@DeadSilent120 Check you in box. I can't post a URL here so i sent it to you.
3OCALM1 8 months ago
just picked one up for$100!
TheAmazingdano 8 months ago
@TheAmazingdano Awesome! What condition is it in?
3OCALM1 8 months ago
@3OCALM1 the metal is good, the barrel has no pitting or rings the crown has no dings , and the rifleing still stands out. the stock has a small hairline crack that someone pached.the action works smoothly and the ejector is still intact.it cycles fine and it is probaly a 7 out of 10 condition.so far i am pleased with the purchase.
TheAmazingdano 8 months ago
@TheAmazingdano sounds like a keeper.
3OCALM1 8 months ago
I don't know that I have seen this type of .22 Long Rimfire before. I actually do like the loading through the stock. It seems odd; however, the end result is a firearm with nothing "sticking out", which I like. I have a .22 rimfire where I load 10 round cartridges at the bottom and I have several of them for "rapid reload". The one thing I like about the cartridges is that I can continue shooting, just keep feeding the preloaded "clips", which the 74 can't do. So pro's & cons. Good vid.
OneFabFisher 11 months ago
that is SO awesome how you load the rounds in through the stock. do you know of any other guns that do that
bobiscool308 1 year ago
@bobiscool308 Winchester made a few other models that load that way. So did Remington.
They haven't made them like that in a long time.
3OCALM1 1 year ago
@3OCALM1 kool ill have to get one. do you know what models of winchester
bobiscool308 1 year ago
@bobiscool308 The model 63 and the 74 like I have. The 63 will probably cost more but I dont know how much for either. I think I paid $200 for my 74 two years ago...........
3OCALM1 1 year ago
@3OCALM1 ok thanks man. do you have a facebook
bobiscool308 1 year ago
@bobiscool308 Remington nylon model 66 loads from the stock i own both of these guns and they are both awesome remington is my favorite though because it is very lightweight
lodlush75 10 months ago
@bobiscool308 Remington made the Nylon model 66 very good gun. I own a remington 66 and winchester 74 i like the remington better but the 74 was my grandpas and im trying to get it in good working order
lodlush75 9 months ago
i want one LOL
foxboy8276 1 year ago
Great vid, thanks for sharing.
sky12066sed3 1 year ago
i have an original 1939 model
TheHatman32 1 year ago
Nice Rifle ;)
bigbassbosky 1 year ago
what's a good price to pay for a model 74? How do you tell the difference between the model for 22 long rifle and shorts? Thanks
frankie2234 1 year ago
@frankie2234 I got mine at a gun shop last year. They wanted $225 for it but I got them down to $200.
If its chambered for .22 longrifle it will be stamped ".22 L. Rifle" on the barrel just forward of the rear sight.
3OCALM1 1 year ago
looks great !
a beauty !
waterchildtera 1 year ago
i think a winchester model 190 is problly the best 22 around.
killerthethriller00 1 year ago
i went to my local gun shop today and they had the one in .22 shorts
aquosman99 1 year ago
@aquosman99 I'm seeing a lot of those .22 short ones.
3OCALM1 1 year ago
@3OCALM1 do you think you would have to cycle it on the hsort ones or no
aquosman99 1 year ago
@aquosman99 If its a .22 short only model then it should work fine with them.
If you tried shooting .22 shorts in a model 74 that was meant for .22 LR then I can pretty much assure you that it would have to be manually operated for each shot.
3OCALM1 1 year ago
i have this same exact gun but mine is the short version is is one of the first ever made and i really wanted to shoot it and im going to take it to a gunsmith gun i was wondering if you could recommend some .22 shorts for me because i was having difficulty finding some not aimed at pistols
popdog5 1 year ago
@popdog5 I've never bought anything but .22 Longrifle ammo. I'd say get a 50 round box of a few diferent brands and try them. Whateever works best get more of it.
you can also go to rimfirecentral,com forums and see if there are any recomended kinds of .22 shorts.
Good luck.
3OCALM1 1 year ago
Kill those moskitos......Nice music , mus be Def Leppard if i,m correct?
schuur10 1 year ago
Ratt
3OCALM1 1 year ago
where did you look up the serial number to get the age i got one and it is amazing
deathfromsniper 1 year ago
@deathfromsniper Check your message box.
3OCALM1 1 year ago
Can you make a video of taking this apart? I'm trying to figure out why mine won't cycle a round correctly.
tstrenuous10 1 year ago
@tstrenuous10 There's already one on youtube that someone else did. Just go to Marcucco's channel and look for one titled "Winchester 74".
Mine was having some cycling issues when I got it and all it took was a good cleaning of the internal parts. These are old guns so there's been decades for crud to build up inside.
Good luck.
3OCALM1 1 year ago
Nice shooting!! I have the same model, gifted to me many years ago by a very old friend. It has been a few years since I last fired it, but it always shot well. There is a problem with the firing mechanism and I was wondering if it is possible to find parts for it? Thanks!
Arthriticprince 1 year ago
@Arthriticprince Numrich should have parts for them. Just google that name and it'll come up.
3OCALM1 1 year ago
Does anyone know about a savage arms model 74 .22 rifles thx
aceholeas 1 year ago
AWESOME!!! ALL YOUR VIDEOS ROCK!!!!
noskeb17 1 year ago
@noskeb17 Thanks!
3OCALM1 1 year ago
Ok thanks
23emig 1 year ago
hey,
I have a winchester model 74 in a 22. short only and I looked up the serial number and it was made in 1939. What would you call that kind of magazine though?
Thank you
23emig
23emig 1 year ago
@23emig I just call it a tubular magazine.
3OCALM1 1 year ago
where did you get this gun? or do you know where i can get one?
21unimaster 1 year ago
@21unimaster I got it at a local gun shop last year.
This model was discontinued in 1955 so your guess is as good as mine as to were to get one. Good luck.
I think the sticker price was $225 on mine but I offered $200 cash and they took it.
It's in really good condition so that, of course, factors in to the price.
I've seen some other 74's that looked pretty rough, though.
3OCALM1 1 year ago
Also keep in mind that with an old gun like that you can't really do shit to customize it like you can with a Ruger 10/22.
3OCALM1 1 year ago
cool gun. i have a winchester model 67 and i really dont know anything about it. i was wondering if you had any info about them. its bolt action if that helps and has no magazines whatsoever. you have to do everything yur self which i like. you have to pull the pin back each time to fire it.
adamclark94 1 year ago
@adamclark94 I have a Win 67 too! You can't get much simpler than a 67. I can't find the book I need but I think they were made from about 1934-1963. That might not be exactly right but it's close.
If you ever need a part for it try Numrich because I think they carry them.
3OCALM1 1 year ago
Hello - Just subed. I already have a 10/22 & a Henry's H001 Lever Action - BUT I really want a BOLT ACTION .22LR. Could you give any recommendations on which make & model would be a good rifle. I'd greatly appreciate your advice. Thx. Sincerely,d JAMES.
buzzclark 1 year ago
@buzzclark . I don't know much about them except for the ones I have. The only .22 bolt gun action that I have that's still in production is a CZ-452. They are made in the Czech Republic but very common in the U.S. I have the European version but if I were to do it all over again I'd get the American version since the stock on it is more friendly for scope use. I have a video (actually 2)on shooting my 452 at 200 yards that you can check out.
3OCALM1 1 year ago
@buzzclark a winchester model 67 is the most reliable rifle i have ever owned. also its boltaction so its just what you want. you wont find any iron sights better than the ones on this because they make them to big nowadays. this rifle doesnt have the ability to mount a scope but with its accuracy you wont need a scope.
adamclark94 1 year ago
Thanks for the video, I loved it. Word to the wise though; When you load the gun, it is a good idea to load from the very butt of the stock. It keeps the wood from chipping around the loading hole. Thumbs up.
ChrisRiley93 1 year ago
what a strange way to load...
helghasttrooper5073 1 year ago
Check your message box.
3OCALM1 1 year ago
yeah! RATT playing in the beginning :D
rannedradda 1 year ago
do you know how or where i can date my rifle
aquosman99 2 years ago
I sent it to your message box. Youtube won't allow URL's to be posted in this section for some reason.
3OCALM1 2 years ago
thank you i found out it was made in 1941
aquosman99 2 years ago
@3OCALM1 Really nice video - I just bought one today and you give a concise, informative description that is very helpful. Looks like a great rifle.
I also have a thing for the old .22's --- bought a Winchester model 63 that needs some work on the stock (any recommendations on how to, or who to go to?),
and a sweet bolt action .22 that was a Romanian training rifle.
pablackburn 1 year ago
Win 74's and 63's are hard to find, especially 63's. Go to rimfirecentral,com and they have forums there that have some experts on old .22's.
I've gotten answers to a lot of questions there.
3OCALM1 1 year ago
i have a model 75 which is bolt action
aquosman99 2 years ago
At 0:05 In the background on the next table you can see my Win 75T that I had out that day. My 75 was made in 1939. I need to do a video on it some day.
3OCALM1 2 years ago
i know there are a few different models of the model 75 do you know how you can tell on which one i have
aquosman99 2 years ago
I don't know a whole lot about them but there was a model 75 Sporter and a 75 Target. The target one will have a heavy barrel and bulkier target stock and target sights. There were some variations of those two over the years as well.
3OCALM1 2 years ago
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aquosman99 2 years ago
I have a 1941. Its a tight shooter for being almost 70 years old.
Interesting note about these: During WWII a large number of these were distributed around England along with instructions on sniping and harassing an invading army. They were very well thought of by the Home Defense. Cool video. Thanks for posting.
Ajos247 2 years ago
what a great rifle ! I have both models and just love the older remington and winchester 22
gracewthomas 2 years ago
I can't believe a 22 is lethal.
cedricalien 2 years ago
It's a gun..
Nakedrummer94 2 years ago
It's a small bullet.
cedricalien 2 years ago
I ran across this video because I'm working on one of these and it came up on a search. Thanks for posting it, I enjoyed it.
04460 2 years ago
Its not about size really,killing a human at 100 yards is quite easy.
painismyfriendpwn 2 years ago
this has very low recoil right?
Joker1234123 2 years ago
Not enough recoil to even notice.
3OCALM1 2 years ago
nice gun! mine is a marlin 81. that is a cool 74. gotta love 22's!
johncub7172 2 years ago
i say the Ruger still dominates the .22LR rimfire rifles thats a good gun to plink but the Ruger can be Moded in so many defrent way's
Dro77080 2 years ago
my 22 is the same age and is not as good as yours
biglumlum 2 years ago
im getting one of those from my grandfather.
TheRogueWerewolf 2 years ago
My father has owned one of these since he was a kid in the 50s. He said his grandmother gave it to him as a gift at the time. He said it was very accurate with iron sites when he shot it decades ago; however, now the tube magazine doesn't want to stay put in the stock.....needs some gunsmithing.
Machi74005 2 years ago
That might be something you can fix at home if it's just a matter of swapping out a worn/damaged part.
Numrich Gun Parts and Poppert's sell parts for those
3OCALM1 2 years ago
dang thats a nice gun too bad they dont make those typ of guns iin my age
altoids79762 2 years ago
If you look you can find them sooner or later. I found this one at a local gun shop about a week before I made this video.
3OCALM1 2 years ago
i got a winchester model 90 22 short pump action. its has a 15 round tube mag with an octagon barrel. it was made in 1911
shootinshotguns 2 years ago
Thanks for the video. I enjoyed it. I just inherited a model 74 short only, 23xxx serial number makes it to be from 1939 and I'm looking forward to teaching my son to shoot with it. You might not want to totally fill yours to capacity, with a magazine spring that's going on 60 I'm afraid of breaking mine as I hear parts are hard to come by for these. Thanks again!
33tango 2 years ago
Both Numrich Gun Parts and Poppert's have parts for the Win 74. I don't know if they have everything but between the two they have quite a bit.
I bought a spare mag spring from one of them just in case mine does need a new one. It appears * not * to be a used spring.
3OCALM1 2 years ago
Nice video. I have one that is dated to 1949.
I'm 52 and have had it since I was 16.
I went to the range last night and now I'm cleaning it today.
Does the slide lock back?
LucasKS 2 years ago
No it doesn't. I thought that it did at least lock back manually but after getting it out of the safe ( haven't had it out in a while) and looking at it....no.
3OCALM1 2 years ago
I inherited a Winchester mod 74 in 22 cal LR from my dad. You were able to find out the manufacture date by serial number. Where did you find that info? Nice video.
Thank you
MrRockyBullwinkle 2 years ago
Check your inbox. I sent the link there since youtube won't allow posting web addresses directly in this field.
3OCALM1 2 years ago
MAN-- what a nostalgia flashback for me. I had this model in 22 short. Similar excellent condition, similar early vintage , similar minor dings-- almost like a clone. Sold it 20 years back for "pennies" compared ot today's prices.. Great gun with a clever design and fairly accurate even for a semi-auto. Thanks for the demo shots :-)
HondosPlace 2 years ago
how much would it be also.
fishpimp100 2 years ago
i want one soo much,, i do u need a liecense for these in england? the sound is mint.
fishpimp100 2 years ago
Sorry but I don't have a clue what it would legally take to have one in the UK. For all practical purposes, though, you'd be better off with a Ruger 10/22 since there are so many aftermarket upgrades and customizing parts you can get for them. I dont know what either would cost over there. There are some shooters in England that have Youtube channels and they would be better able to advise you on legalities and what the market has to offer over there.
3OCALM1 2 years ago
Great video, keep it up can't wait to see some more. P.S. Nice dog in the background near the end.
HornedMuffin 2 years ago
My father just passed away and left my son this winchester model 74 short .22 I remember shooting one of these with my father way back when I was a kid. This isn't the same one he had when I was young, but still a nice little gun. The one you have looks really nice.
wichitarob38 2 years ago
Sorry for your loss and you have my condolences. I've never seen one in .22 short only but I know they exist and are not nearly as common as the .22 LR one like mine. There was also one with an aperture sight assembly that went in place of the receiver plug and those are uncommon, too.
3OCALM1 2 years ago
Search Winchester 74 Sniper and go to the rifleman and axis history pages. Can't post links.
It is the internet, so who knows...
Astrodan2600 2 years ago
I went and looked at it. It appears to be for real and since it was fitted with a scope and suppressor it would make a good weapon for guerila warfare in occupied areas as they intended.
Thanks for telling me because otherwise I would have never guessed.
3OCALM1 2 years ago
30CALM1- the Win. 74 was fairly popular in the UK,used by both private citizens and gun clubs. Many shipped to the UK by WW2s end, for home defense. In 45 years I have seen many for sale with threaded barrels, adapters (even post war models)and in the UK even surpressors + many tapped for scopes. Some may be reproofed like the Mossberg 42MB's were,but I don't think they were "sniper" guns per se.
The rabidly antigun UK has had a diffferent opinion than the US regarding noise surpressors.
HondosPlace 2 years ago
They weren't "sniper rifles" in the classic sense since they were only .22's and lacked the range and power needed for that role.
The scoped and suppressed Win 74's were meant for home guardsmen to use to assasinate enemy leaders and/or harrass them once the area fell under enemy occupation.
For that a suppressed .22 rifle would be ideal.
3OCALM1 2 years ago
Exactly right. This model and any other silenced rifle, which were common in the UK then. One can imagine how much trouble that could cause an occupier at short range! The only problem with semi-auto's is that they have more blowback noise, or action noise compared to a bolt action rifles of the same caliber. With subsonic ammo and a supressor the homeguard could cause quite a fuss when required :-)
I have owned 6 or 7 lend lease,or former USA-donated guns with English proofs. All Interesting
Rivieratime 2 years ago
Also, this model was intended and imported to the UK in WW2 as a sniper rifle.
Astrodan2600 2 years ago
A semi-auto .22 rimfire as a sniper rifle???
3OCALM1 2 years ago
I have my grandfather's. It's a beautiful, uncomplicated gun.
Astrodan2600 2 years ago
Nice video man! Can you send me the website to check what year mine is?
the serial # on mine is 85229... Thanks alot
Jiujitsu674 2 years ago
I sent the website to your inbox.
3OCALM1 2 years ago
oh can i have the website to know when the guns were made please or the serial number one
spritrocks 2 years ago
I had to send it to your inbox because youtube won't allow web addresses to be posted here, for whatever reason.........
3OCALM1 2 years ago
u make great gun videos
spritrocks 2 years ago
Thanks, compliments like that make it worthwhile.
3OCALM1 2 years ago
i checked it was made 1941 i asked for the website and checked your serial number
spritrocks 2 years ago
There is no rail for the scope on mine either, rather there is tapped holes along side of the bolt on the left hand side, the model number is 92588, can you tell me where or how you were able to date yours? Thanks!
chuckyeahx 2 years ago
Check your in box. Youtube won't allow posting web addresses here, for whatever reason.
3OCALM1 2 years ago
I have this same rifle, it was my dads first gun, it is scoped...
chuckyeahx 2 years ago
my uncle dave has a world war 2 target rifle made for sniper training and he got a group that he made it look like one hole at 100 yards he's an amazing shot
dukevarrone 2 years ago
Do you know what model it is?
3OCALM1 2 years ago
no not sure i'll ask him on wedensday
dukevarrone 2 years ago
Nice dog
COGmarine 2 years ago
She's a bit camera shy.
3OCALM1 2 years ago
It's kind of awkward to load it that way and could be the reason they don't make them that way any more.
Anytime ergonomics become an issue with a firearm the question of safety comes up (at least in the mind if corporate lawyers, I'm sure) so it becomes a question of possible liability.
That's the one possibility............maybe.
3OCALM1 2 years ago
I didn't find out you wanted to link the vids until today,
...sorry for the delay in approving it.
I end up getting at least one round in backwards when I use that port in the stock.
I just drop the rounds in thru the end of the stock now.
Throw a Lyman Micrometer peep sight on that gun,
you'll absolutely love it.
Marcucco 2 years ago
No problem and thanks for approving it.
I've loaded it both through the loading port and the end of the stock but either way seems awkward.
Oh well, I'll get used to it.
Some of them were made with a rudimentary aperture sight that was part of the bolt/breech plug assembly. Other than one of those I'd have top drill and tap the receiver and I'd rather leave it original.
Thanks again.
3OCALM1 2 years ago
Nice! thanks for the vid.
1kperday 2 years ago
Are you sure it wasn;t refinished?
Did you try taking the buttplate off to see what the wood looked like under it?If that gun is original is a KEEPER for sure!
Iraqveteran8888 2 years ago
Given the condion of the entire rifle I'm pretty much convinced its original.
Some guns just never get used enough to accumulate any wear.
Even If the wood had been refinished they would have taken the buttplate off and done under there, too.
Yeah, it's a keeper!
3OCALM1 2 years ago
I agree...I'm going to do a rimfire video as well...thanks for the video.
Iraqveteran8888 2 years ago
do you happen to have a 1894 model Winchester?would be great to watch a video of it.
HellsingGunslinger 2 years ago
I don't have an 1894, but I do have a pair of Model 62 gallery guns in .22 Short. I have a Marlin Lever action .22 LR, and a few other cool ones.
Iraqveteran8888 2 years ago
I have a Win 94 but it needs a new barrel.
3OCALM1 2 years ago
My grandoa keeps one of these rifles under his chair in the living room! LOL
I love Winchester rimfires.
I think I'll have to do a .22 only video and showcase a few rimfires now!
Thanks 30CALM1...nice video.
Iraqveteran8888 2 years ago
Thanks. Ive got more response to this video than I would have expected. I might do other video reviews of some other older .22's I have.
Since you like Winchester .22's I have a 75T and a 67, too.
A few other brands, too.
3OCALM1 2 years ago
Very nice looking rifle for it's age.
JoshuaG19 2 years ago
I figure it probably never got much use.
3OCALM1 2 years ago
Nice!
KI4VYT 2 years ago
you can look up the serial number?
duemamay 2 years ago
Yeah, go to armscollectors,com. Scroll down and it's over in the left margine under "Manufacture Dates" .
3OCALM1 2 years ago
thank you n nice rifle lucky man
duemamay 2 years ago
nice, keep them coming! =).
jmk0309 2 years ago