Winchester Collector - Forum: Winchester .22 Rim Fire https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/ Simple:Press Version 6.11.14 JWA on Winchester 67 Drilled and tapped https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/winchester-67-drilled-and-tapped/#p184179 Winchester .22 Rim Fire https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/winchester-67-drilled-and-tapped/#p184179 Dave,

Not sure if this affects your decision making process but the correct 5X scope and bases will cost you $600-700.  The Parker Hale sights are going for $150-$200ish.

Since it has the late style pre-war stock there is a good chance it was shipped without a scope, the British proof mark under where the rear base would normally be is also a clue.  The Brits were desperate and bought every .22 Winchester had in stock that would go "bang".  They sorted the sights out on their end when they were received.  Winchester ran out of the "see-through" bases before anything else so Parker Hale made copies of them to mount the Winchester scopes.  When Winchester then ran out of scopes Parker Hale took the rifles minus the scopes and added PH sights to them.  They were desperate times......

That is why it is so cool to see rifles with a history like yours.

Best Regards,

]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:14:10 +0000 Jeremy P on Winchester 67 Drilled and tapped https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/winchester-67-drilled-and-tapped/#p184178 Winchester .22 Rim Fire https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/winchester-67-drilled-and-tapped/#p184178 I also just read the Atkin book recently at Jeff's suggestion...quite interesting the role those .22s played, not something thought of or talked about often. The proofs are neat and look pretty sharp, different and better than many I've seen!

]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:14:08 +0000 David F on Winchester 67 Drilled and tapped https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/winchester-67-drilled-and-tapped/#p184175 Winchester .22 Rim Fire https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/winchester-67-drilled-and-tapped/#p184175 Wow !  Now  that is  Neat. 

Bore is very  clean and  it  does  go bang. No telling how accurate it may be.

 Guess I'm on the  search for the correct  scope and or  Parker Hale   receiver sight.

 Didn't pay much  for the  rifle, so I might be able to  afford the   sight or scope.   HA, HA.

Might be a Christmas Present to myself.

My 69A  came from Century (from a Show)  I'll have to  check further on that on  for other marking. Proof marks.

Thanks, Hoosier Dave

]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2026 22:58:51 +0000 JWA on Winchester 67 Drilled and tapped https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/winchester-67-drilled-and-tapped/#p184174 Winchester .22 Rim Fire https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/winchester-67-drilled-and-tapped/#p184174 Hi Dave,

Great, those pictures and dimensions tell the whole story.  What you have is a Winchester catalog number G67766R.  The G67766R is a Model 677 that came equipped with the Winchester 5X scope and no open sights (not even a dovetail provision).  Your specific rifle was shipped to England for use by the British Home Guard in WWII.  During it's service the fragile scope was likely removed (or never installed) and it was drilled and fitted with a Parker Hale front ramp sight and a Parker Hale receiver sight (which is missing).  It was not a "Lend Lease" rifle but was purchased directly from Winchester by the British Government.

There are some great books about the British Home Guard but one of the best (in my opinion) is the recently released book by Malcolm Atkin titled "Cinderella Rifles - The .22 Rifle in Home Guard and Auxiliary Units Service".  $12.77 paperback or $6.38 Kindle.  Available here - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=cinderella+rifles&crid=1ELBFVV4YN93D&sprefix=cinderella+rifles%2Caps%2C258&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

I have a Winchester 697 that has had the exact same modifications and PH sights added.

Let us know if you have any other questions.

Best Regards,

]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2026 22:46:01 +0000 David F on Winchester 67 Drilled and tapped https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/winchester-67-drilled-and-tapped/#p184173 Winchester .22 Rim Fire https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/winchester-67-drilled-and-tapped/#p184173 The barrel is 27". Spacing  in the  Mounting  holes in  5 7/8 from  front hole to  rear  Hole.

 Mounting screw recesses in to the  stock.

 I doubt the front sight is original, the  hole  seems to be  stripped out.

Just  being  curious. 

 I've  got a  Model 69A, a 121, and a 131 in the house.

Hoosier Dave

]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2026 22:37:18 +0000 David F on Winchester 67 Drilled and tapped https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/winchester-67-drilled-and-tapped/#p184172 Winchester .22 Rim Fire https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/winchester-67-drilled-and-tapped/#p184172 Here are a few  photos of the  Winchester I Recently picked up.f_4326.jpgf_4334.jpgf_4330.jpgf_4329.jpgf_4328.jpgf_4333.jpgf_4332.jpg 67 I  

]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2026 22:28:05 +0000 JWA on Winchester 67 Drilled and tapped https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/winchester-67-drilled-and-tapped/#p184156 Winchester .22 Rim Fire https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/winchester-67-drilled-and-tapped/#p184156 Once we can see the pictures we should be able to help.

The nine (9) factory-scoped Model 67's include the G67750R (677 w/2 3/4x), G67766R (677 w/5x), G67770R (.22 WRF 677 w/2 3/4x), G67780R (.22 WRF 677 w/5x) and the "dual sight" 67 models with both scope and iron sights which include the G6751R, G6752R, G6755R, G6756R and the G6762R.

Useful pictures would be the muzzle, the proof marks, the mounting holes, barrel roll-marking and an overall picture of the rifle and stock. 

Also, what is the barrel length?  And what is the measurement center to center from the rear mounting base to the front?

This information is what defines what you have as indicated by the catalog model numbers above.

Best Regards,

]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:13:24 +0000 Bert H. on Winchester 67 Drilled and tapped https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/winchester-67-drilled-and-tapped/#p184153 Winchester .22 Rim Fire https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/winchester-67-drilled-and-tapped/#p184153

David7843@aol.com said

Bert H. said
it would help if you can provide some clear pictures of it.
Bert
  

Need to  get  approval be for posting photos as  I'm a  first time user?
  

This explains what you need to do to post pictures - Posting Pictures - 2024 | Forum Rules and FAQs | Forum | Winchester CollectorWinchester Collector

Bert

]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:54:19 +0000 David F on Winchester 67 Drilled and tapped https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/winchester-67-drilled-and-tapped/#p184150 Winchester .22 Rim Fire https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/winchester-67-drilled-and-tapped/#p184150

Bert H. said
it would help if you can provide some clear pictures of it.
Bert
  

Need to  get  approval be for posting photos as  I'm a  first time user?

]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:39:00 +0000 Bert H. on Winchester 67 Drilled and tapped https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/winchester-67-drilled-and-tapped/#p184147 Winchester .22 Rim Fire https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/winchester-67-drilled-and-tapped/#p184147 it would help if you can provide some clear pictures of it.

Bert

]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:46:42 +0000 David F on Winchester 67 Drilled and tapped https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/winchester-67-drilled-and-tapped/#p184146 Winchester .22 Rim Fire https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/winchester-67-drilled-and-tapped/#p184146 Picked up a Winchester Model 67 Marked Short Long and Long Rifle. 27" barrel. Walnut Stock
Has No Provision for a Dovetail rear sight, The Receiver has 2 holes drilled in top of the Receiver and 2 more about 6 inches further forward.
Also is set up for a rear receiver sight, and front sight.
Fairly sure this is a  factory set up.

Thought only the 677 were made for a factory scope.The Proof mark is set to the side not on top.
What might I have?? My Herbert Houze book has nothing on this.

An other weird thing is it has Belgium Proof marks on it with serial numbers stamped on it.

]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:35:16 +0000 btbell on Source for replacement 10 round magazine spring? https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/source-for-replacement-10-round-magazine-spring/#p184119 Winchester .22 Rim Fire https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/source-for-replacement-10-round-magazine-spring/#p184119 Mike,
In this case I just needed a spring that was about the right size; was happy to get my magazine fixed without having to cannibalize another one, even if non-Winchester.
 
And yes, it is always a wonder how they know where things are.  
 
I once purchased online a cheap Model 63 missing some parts (fore end cap, hammer, sear, trigger, plus a few others).  I went to the store, and Jeff brought out one of his storage boxes which was full of Model 1903 & 63 parts (and I think a few Model 1907 parts), and let me go through to pick out what I needed.  I ended up with a nice Model 63 for well under $200 total, and it's my kid's favorite gun.
 
I once purchased a 1906 with a cracked wooden fore end, and went to Jeff, who had about a dozen to choose from, so I could pick one that matched the gun's overall condition.
 
Many more examples....
]]> Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:52:48 +0000 TXGunNut on Source for replacement 10 round magazine spring? https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/source-for-replacement-10-round-magazine-spring/#p184118 Winchester .22 Rim Fire https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/source-for-replacement-10-round-magazine-spring/#p184118 Great news! Been awhile since I was there, seems they have grown quite a bit. Coming from a parts background I'm impressed that they can find what they are looking for. I wouldn't worry about the brand, the copy magazines work as well as the originals for me. 

 

Mike

]]> Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:19:42 +0000 btbell on Source for replacement 10 round magazine spring? https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/source-for-replacement-10-round-magazine-spring/#p184113 Winchester .22 Rim Fire https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/source-for-replacement-10-round-magazine-spring/#p184113 I stopped by Lee's Gun Parts (Irving, TX) today, and of course Jeff Lee found a spring that worked!
 
Actually, he had an entire storage box of loose magazine springs (kind of a tangled mess!), and while what I got wasn't "original Winchester", it works just fine!  
 
No brand name, so I can't help others in finding something online, but I can strongly recommend, if you're in the DFW area, to stop by the shop and see if they have what you need (Tue/Wed/Thu, 9-5).
 
It's set up much like an old school auto parts store, where there's a small counter area at the front for customers, and boxes (and boxes and boxes!) of parts in rows at the back.
 
Somehow Jeff & his crew know where most everything is, and for me, at least, prices are below, and sometimes well below, what I can get the part for online.  Plus, they're nice folks to chat with (when not too busy)!
 
Here's a photo, which only shows a small part of what they have....Lee-s-Gun-Parts-DFW-09-09-2026-1.JPG
]]> Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:58:16 +0000 Zebulon on Source for replacement 10 round magazine spring? https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/source-for-replacement-10-round-magazine-spring/#p184088 Winchester .22 Rim Fire https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/source-for-replacement-10-round-magazine-spring/#p184088 If Lee don't got it, won't nobody got it!

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