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I may have the opportunity to purchase a Win Mod 69A Deluxe having a checkered stock, grooved receiver and grip cap. I don't see that they were cataloged by Winchester and it seems relatively easy to make one up . So my question is...did Winchester actually make any of these? No serial numbers. I've got several Mod 75 Sporters so not sure why Winchester would do so.
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There were a lot made up,but none by Winchester!
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There were a lot made up,but none by Winchester! +1 Have collected 69As and 75s for a very long time...
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The main difference in the 69 to the 69A was the grooved receiver. Mine shot okay with irons but I put a scope on it for extended range use. MB
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The main difference in the 69 to the 69A was the grooved receiver. Mine shot okay with irons but I put a scope on it for extended range use. MB Actually, only the later 69A's have grooved receivers. I have about a half dozen 69A's and a couple 75 Sporters and only a few of them have the grooved receivers. Since the 69A's and the 75's used the same action, it isn't unusual to find 75 Sporter stocks on the 69A's since the 75 Sporter stocks have the checkering on them. I'm not aware of any 69A or 75's that came with a grip cap... If you really want to learn about the 69, 69A's, and 75's check out rimfirecentral.com on the Winchester forum. Tons of information on these rifles and the 69A's were available in a lot of various configurations... If the price was right though, like in the $300-$400 range or less, and in great condition it might be worth picking up anyway. They are terrific shooters and very accurate and one of the best made squirrel rifles ever IMO.... Bob
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LCHunter1: The direct answer to your inquiry is, NO, Winchester Model 69's and Model 69A's did not come in a "Deluxe" version. Hold into the wind VarmintGuy
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It seems pretty much unanimous. I appreciate your thoughts. A grooved receiver M75 certainly fills the gap between the 69A and a 52 Sporter.
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Actually, there were a very few "Deluxe" M69As made, but they were never a cataloged item. They were special ordered or made up by or for someone closely connected with the Winchester organization. I don't know if anyone really knows how many were actually made, but I'm guessing less than 10. My good friend Jeff Abendshien, whose book about the M69/69A should be available very soon, might have a good idea. No doubt there are quite a few out there that have been customized after they left the factory.
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I just picked up a Winchester Model 67 single shot today. It's in perfect condition. It appears to be original. Any ideal how old this gun is? there is no serial number.
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Actually, there were a very few "Deluxe" M69As made, but they were never a cataloged item. They were special ordered or made up by or for someone closely connected with the Winchester organization. I don't know if anyone really knows how many were actually made, but I'm guessing less than 10. My good friend Jeff Abendshien, whose book about the M69/69A should be available very soon, might have a good idea. No doubt there are quite a few out there that have been customized after they left the factory. You can take this information to the bank. Have enjoyed both books by WalnutBill22 and his opinions on rimfire rifles is noteworthy. Should you venture over to RFC, search posts by JWA, the author of the fore-mentioned book.
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I just picked up a Winchester Model 67 single shot today. It's in perfect condition. It appears to be original. Any ideal how old this gun is? there is no serial number. A 67 would be an '30s era gun, i think they went to 67a around '38/'39. If it has finger grooves, its an ealier model for sure, 34-35. The take down screw was changed to a flush screw around 37 i think. Early version had about everything chromed except for the reciever and barrel. My model 60 has the year stamped under the barrel near the reciever, but I don't think they did that on the 67. I have my great great uncles model 67, "that's what he used to put the hogs down with"
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