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My first post here.
Thought I would share the Model 69 I bought last summer during the “Route 40 garage sale” event. Found it in the Richmond, Indiana area east of Centerville. Paid $450 which seemed like a lot to a Winchester novice collector (me) but the overall condition looked to be good with excellent bore, rifle action worked as it should, scope was perfectly clear and it had the see-thru blocks so I bought it. I’ve since done a lot of reading about it and now realize I have a gem and got a great deal. After I got it, I gave it a minor clean & lube. When I took the butt plate off, I was surprised when the little piece of paper fell out. Must be the original owner and Milroy is about 50-ish miles away from where I bought it. Here are some pictures.
Kim
kfields said I’ve since done a lot of reading about it and now realize I have a gem and got a great deal.
Great deal, if it was hard-used, as they often are, with scratches all over the scope & stock, etc. For what you paid, this was a TREMENDOUS deal! While your luck is running this good, maybe you should visit Vegas?
Now what you need to go with it, which will increase your delight even more, is the Model 69 BOOK!
Thanks for the comment Clarence.
Funny thing is I almost passed on it! Walked away, thought a few minutes on it and came back & bought it. I’m so glad I did!
The gun just shows some normal wear, nothing distressing. Scope finish is VERY good.
I did some research on the original owner, Earl Brown and he was born in 1915 and appears to have been a farmer all his life.
Maybe he bought that rifle new to help get rid of the groundhogs and/or to shoot squirrels and rabbits for his family’s next meal. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it!
kfields said
Maybe he bought that rifle new to help get rid of the groundhogs and/or to shoot squirrels and rabbits for his family’s next meal. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it!
Does NOT look like your typical “farm gun.” Farmer Brown must have been quite a careful gun-handler.
clarence said
kfields said
Maybe he bought that rifle new to help get rid of the groundhogs and/or to shoot squirrels and rabbits for his family’s next meal. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it!
Does NOT look like your typical “farm gun.” Farmer Brown must have been quite a careful gun-handler.
Hope the mounts are on the correct side. Ha Ha Ha. Beautiful rifle. Big Larry
Big Larry said
Hope the mounts are on the correct side. Ha Ha Ha. Beautiful rifle. Big LarryThanks Big Larry. I’m left handed so everything is backwards anyway! 😆
kfields said Thanks Big Larry. I’m left handed so everything is backwards anyway! 😆
Yours on on what Win considered the “right” side, but most other scope makers considered the “wrong” side.
I’ve got one, a 69A, had it since new, Dad bought it for me in ’62. Mine has a Weaver 4X scope on it.
Yours appears to be an early model.
Enjoy and cherish it, as I do.
Oh and buy the JW Abendshien book “Evolution in Design”.
Woody P said
Oh and buy the JW Abendshien book “Evolution in Design”.
Before it goes OP, then doubles or triples in price like every other quality OP gunbook–such as Houze’s 52 book, published at $30, now selling at $200+.
clarence said
Woody P said
Oh and buy the JW Abendshien book “Evolution in Design”.
Before it goes OP, then doubles or triples in price like every other quality OP gunbook–such as Houze’s 52 book, published at $30, now selling at $200+.
Oh man! I think I’ll get it ordered this month!
November 7, 2015
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kfields said
clarence said
Woody P said
Oh and buy the JW Abendshien book “Evolution in Design”.
Before it goes OP, then doubles or triples in price like every other quality OP gunbook–such as Houze’s 52 book, published at $30, now selling at $200+.
Oh man! I think I’ll get it ordered this month!
Don’t think about it too long. I suspect the leftovers will dry up when his Model 75 book comes out, if not before. Good reference books seem to be better investments than some of the Winchesters we love but I haven’t had the foresight to buy extra copies. Try finding a copy of Kassab and Dunbar’s excellent 1895 book for anywhere near cover price.
Mike
kfields said
My copy of the ’69’ book came in the mail today! Very well done!
Did you imagine there could be so many variants of this model? And good luck favored you with one of the most sought after of them.
A comparable study of the Model 75 is purportedly close to publication.
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kfields said
My copy of the ’69’ book came in the mail today! Very well done!
Enjoy! I know I did. Jeff went into a lot more detail than I was expecting but the information has come in handy several times when trying to determine the approximate DOM and whether a subject rifle had all the correct parts.
Mike
I had no clue there were that many variations.
I do like the way he laid everything out in the book – and the quality photos is very much appreciated!
I not long ago I acquired the model 69 book. Iwas treated kindness and respect , what kind person. The book an outstanding reference not only for the 69 but for other 22s and centerpieces. Sights scopes slings magazines. This is a must one needs to be in your libary.i have 50 or more winchester books.cataloges from 1899 to2016 additional ammonium references. This is a must have out of print .knowledge is power.i have the 12 volum set on winchester catalogs66 to 1918. 73 book 2 volum set model73s all George Madison the sight book the little known experimental winchester the outstanding winchester book.it took 5 books to find bayonet proof of 73 and 66 correct size and shape.this is worth the money.one man’s opinion 
Michael (and others)
Thank you for the kind words! I am glad you appreciate the book. The book on the Winchester Model 75 is nearly done (if I can find some spare time) and should be off to the printers when I get a chance.
Best Regards,
WACA Life Member #6284 - Specializing in Pre-64 Winchester .22 Rimfire
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