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Posted By: mart Nice 64 - 11/17/15
Picked up a nice 1950 model 64 last week. I've always liked the 64's the best of all of Winchester's lever guns. Hoping to get to the range this afternoon for some group therapy. I think I'll take it along. It wears a Redfield receiver sight. Thanks for looking.

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Posted By: shawlerbrook Re: Nice 64 - 11/17/15
Very classy looking gun !
Posted By: Henry McCann Re: Nice 64 - 11/17/15
I've always loved that model. Congratulations!

I used to own a 64, but a friend wanted it and the four Marlin 336A's I still own in that configuration keep me happy.
Posted By: mart Re: Nice 64 - 11/17/15
My wife has a 336 Marlin and loves it. While I prefer the 64's, the Marlins are a great gun.
Posted By: ingwe Re: Nice 64 - 11/17/15
The 64 was always my favorite, and that one is a beaut! laugh
Posted By: Fireball2 Re: Nice 64 - 11/17/15
Yeah that's a beauty. My favorite as well.
Posted By: pal Re: Nice 64 - 11/17/15
I really like it.
Posted By: NH_Sharpshooter Re: Nice 64 - 11/17/15
The 64 and 71 take the cake when it comes to Winchesters for me. That probably stems from the 50's vintage Marlin 336A my grandfather gave me that has a 24" barrel and 2/3s length mag. They just point and balance incredibly well.
Posted By: kaywoodie Re: Nice 64 - 11/17/15
When a kid, if you mentioned "deer rifle". This was always the rifle that popped into my head!!!

Very nice rifle!!! Well done Mart!
Posted By: doctor_Encore Re: Nice 64 - 11/17/15
The Winchester Model 64 is why I have two Marlin 336-A's in .35 and 30-30 ( much less expensive). Something about the classic lines of the model 64 the M-94 never quite had.

Doc
Posted By: Vic_in_Va Re: Nice 64 - 11/17/15
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The 64 and 71 take the cake when it comes to Winchesters for me.


Me, too. Two very eye-pleasing rifles.
Posted By: mart Re: Nice 64 - 11/17/15
The 71 is on the must have list but I'll have to keep saving for a while for it. Should have bought one 25 years ago before they got so pricey.
Posted By: tmitch Re: Nice 64 - 11/18/15
Originally Posted by kaywoodie
When a kid, if you mentioned "deer rifle". This was always the rifle that popped into my head!!!

That's because it's what Winchester advertised the De Luxe version as, the "Model 64 Deer Rifle".
Sure wish I could find a 20" DeLuxe Carbine with Lyman 56 for $84.05!

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Posted By: tmitch Re: Nice 64 - 11/18/15
Originally Posted by mart
The 71 is on the must have list but I'll have to keep saving for a while for it. Should have bought one 25 years ago before they got so pricey.


Mart, be careful. Once you get your 71 you'll have to get a 65 to complete the set!

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Posted By: mart Re: Nice 64 - 11/18/15
Originally Posted by tmitch
Originally Posted by mart
The 71 is on the must have list but I'll have to keep saving for a while for it. Should have bought one 25 years ago before they got so pricey.


Mart, be careful. Once you get your 71 you'll have to get a 65 to complete the set!

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I wouldn't have a problem with that. Those are some sharp looking lever guns.
Posted By: Lslite Re: Nice 64 - 11/18/15
Can a 64 be rebarreled with a 20" 94 barrel without too much cost and effort ? Have a chance at trading for one that's had the barrel cut down to 16".
Posted By: Just a Hunter Re: Nice 64 - 11/18/15
Nice 64! The 64 is the only 30-30 I ever wanted. I finally got one a few years ago. Mine has a Lyman receiver sight. It handles great and shoot Nosler 170g into 2 inches at 100 yards. The old saying, "handles like a fine shotgun" comes to mind when hefting the 64.
Posted By: tmitch Re: Nice 64 - 11/18/15
Originally Posted by Lslite
Can a 64 be rebarreled with a 20" 94 barrel without too much cost and effort ? Have a chance at trading for one that's had the barrel cut down to 16".


The forend dovetail may not match. If I were going to the trouble and cost to rebarrel it, I would find a correct barrel or keep it as is. There's a couple M64 barrels on ebay right now.

M64 BARREL

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Posted By: WyoCoyoteHunter Re: Nice 64 - 11/18/15
Very nice rifle... My pal used his dad's when I was a kid.. It was a deluxe also.. Wonder what ever happened to it.. Enjoy that one!!!
Posted By: woods_walker Re: Nice 64 - 11/24/15
I have always liked the lines of the 64 and 71. You found a real gem. The 64 carries through the woods like a wand. The Marlin 336A ain't bad either.
Posted By: dubePA Re: Nice 64 - 11/24/15
Lusted after a M64 for many years, finally found a nice one a few years ago. Heading for the range with mine in the morning.
Posted By: local_dirt Re: Nice 64 - 11/24/15
mart, you got yourself a beauty there. Congratulations!
Posted By: Penobscot_99 Re: Nice 64 - 11/24/15
Glad I bought my 64 and 71 a few years back before I knew what the heck I was doing. Always loved the Old West looking levers. Think I'll break 'em out this Christmas and Show them to my grandson, hope to gift both of them to him when he turns 18
Posted By: mart Re: Nice 64 - 11/25/15
Thanks guys. I'm pretty pleased with it.
Posted By: saddlering Re: Nice 64 - 11/29/15
Thats a very nice one! im watching a real rough looking one to have for a winter project, if it dont go to high, but it probly will.
Posted By: g5m Re: Nice 64 - 12/04/15
Originally Posted by saddlering
Thats a very nice one! im watching a real rough looking one to have for a winter project, if it dont go to high, but it probly will.


Yep. They always seem to.
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