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March 14, 2022
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I’ve had this for a while and been meaning to post some pics. Model 47 in great condition. I haven’t seen many and this one is the target sights model which I think less were produced. The seller was finally kind enough to part with it knowing my affection for the Winchester 22’s.
Rick C
April 15, 2005
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Very nice 
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March 14, 2022
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Bert H. said
Very nice
Thanks Bert. I think Big Larry and JWA would like this one but they probably have half a dozen already just as nice and nicer lol.
Rick C
July 17, 2012
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That is a VERY nice specimen, and you are correct, the peep sight version is MUCH less prevalent. Thanks for the photos!
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December 31, 2012
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Yep, I have three left, including one target rifle that some numb dummy put swivels on. JWA gave me a set of original swivels to change out the cheepo ones the former owner put on. One of mine has a highly figured stock like yours. That is a scarce,beautiful rifle you have there. I recently gave one away. I had four. The one I shot was very accurate. Fun guns, and really nice to train a young shooter with. Thanks for sharing. Big Larry Sorry, I uploaded a M59 too.
March 14, 2022
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Very nice Big Larry. I figured you’d have one. Thanks for the pics!
Rick C
December 31, 2012
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Yep. I really like them. Fun to shoot, but 1/2 the time I forget to take the auto safety off. Prettiest wood of all my 22’s. I don’t think the stocks are walnut. Someone suggested Cherry Wood? I don’t like peep sights so I shoot my other M47’s. Big Larry
March 14, 2022
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JWA said
That is a VERY nice specimen, and you are correct, the peep sight version is MUCH less prevalent. Thanks for the photos!Best Regards,
Thanks JWA. I was browsing for m47 info and found a little more than 43,000 were produced and only 2500-4000 were the target sight model.
Rick C
July 17, 2012
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There are no records (yet found) about the production split between the G4701R (with peep) and the G4702R (open sight) but the “4,000” number is about right as I estimate around 10% of the total production were the G4701R with the 80A peep sight. You got a good one!
There are roughly 8 production variations of the Model 47 with the Model 47 Type 4b being the most predominate by far. Your rifle with the swept chrome bolt handle and smooth (not grooved) trigger is a Type 3a (unless I am not seeing the trigger grooves in your photo, in which case it would be a Type 4a).
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March 14, 2022
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JWA said
There are no records (yet found) about the production split between the G4701R (with peep) and the G4702R (open sight) but the “4,000” number is about right as I estimate around 10% of the total production were the G4701R with the 80A peep sight. You got a good one!There are roughly 8 production variations of the Model 47 with the Model 47 Type 4b being the most predominate by far. Your rifle with the swept chrome bolt handle and smooth (not grooved) trigger is a Type 3a (unless I am not seeing the trigger grooves in your photo, in which case it would be a Type 4a).
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Thanks JWA for replying. It is the grooved trigger. Here’s a better photo.
Rick C
July 17, 2012
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Perfect, that makes it a Type 4a made between Feb 1949 – 1953.
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December 31, 2012
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JWA, just what wood is used for the stocks of M47’s? Appears different than other 22’s. Much prettier. Thanks, Big Larry
March 14, 2022
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Big Larry said
JWA, just what wood is used for the stocks of M47’s? Appears different than other 22’s. Much prettier. Thanks, Big Larry
Big Larry I found this in a thread posted in 2018. I didn’t know how to copy and paste it here on my phone so I took a photo.
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July 17, 2012
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Rick C said
Big Larry said
JWA, just what wood is used for the stocks of M47’s? Appears different than other 22’s. Much prettier. Thanks, Big Larry
Big Larry I found this in a thread posted in 2018. I didn’t know how to copy and paste it here on my phone so I took a photo.
Yeah, I completely agree with what that JWA guy said 7 years ago 
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JWA said
Rick C said
Big Larry said
JWA, just what wood is used for the stocks of M47’s? Appears different than other 22’s. Much prettier. Thanks, Big Larry
Big Larry I found this in a thread posted in 2018. I didn’t know how to copy and paste it here on my phone so I took a photo.
Yeah, I completely agree with what that JWA guy said 7 years ago
You mean he’s (ah hum, I mean you’re) still right 7 years later. 
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December 31, 2012
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The gentleman I bought one from, said the stocks were cherry wood. I cannot tell one from another. There is a lot of figure in these stocks. Very pretty. I probably have over 100 Winchester 22’s and the M47’s are the only ones with that type of wood. Big Larry
