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I posted over on cowboy action shooting forum, pretty slow there. Any of you guys familiar with Winchester 55 rifles. I am wanting to shoot the Cowboy lever action highpower silhouette, but the 99's aren't legal. looking at a 30-30 mod 55 in decent shape to use. any input is good, durability, parts issues, or if I should just buy something newer. this one is 1926 ish made, been refinished, reblued and color case redone, drilled receiver already. collector value low I believe.
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My understanding is the the M55 is a variant of the M94 that was introduced to bridge the gap between the M94 Sporting Rifle and M94 carbine. The M55 was produced in limited numbers for approx 8 years (20's and 30's) Believe that at some point of M55 production it shared the same serial # range with the M94. Should be no issues if your M55 is in decent, working condition....
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I used to shoot in SASS matches and a M55 would be fine to shoot. You are at a disadvantage as it will only hold 4 or 5 rounds. Most are 10 round matches. All are timed.
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.30-30 and a .32 spl. Like the 64's more.
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I'm not greedy, I just want one of each.
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I have a 55 takedown in .30-30. I like it a lot.
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I have a few,there nice rifles. ![[Linked Image]](http://www.pbase.com/loggah/image/158581496/original.jpg)
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Never owned one but have a variety of other lever action Winchesters to include 64, 94 and 71. Maybe someday one will come along and join the stable. I am beginning to appreciate the 30-30 more and more now that I am living in MI again. It is all you need here for 90% of the rifle deer hunting I do.
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For SASS main match rifles are pistol caliber only. This is where speed counted for a great deal. The 94's, 55"s, etc. were only for long range and there is plenty of time to reload. The club I shot with near Morro Bay had a modern category so they could shoot their 1895 Mausers. I used my Savage 1895 round barrel in that category. David
wyo1895 With Savage never say never. For a copy of my book on engraved Savage lever actions rifles send a check for $80 to; David Royal, p.o. box 1271, Pinedale, Wy., 82941. I will sign and inscribe the book for you. [email protected]
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I have a few,there nice rifles. If you ever open a museum, I'd certainly plan to attend.
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My place is pretty much a museum! 
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My place is pretty much a museum! Yeah....I got that impression. I doubt it's open to the [public, however.
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