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I have come into possession of an old 22 pump action rifle (belonged to my father-in-law). As I began researching it I obviously started with the barrel stamp which has: MADE IN U.S.A. WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CONN. MODEL 67-22 SHORT-LONG AND LONG RIFLE. Under the Winchester name is also stamped: AD PORKEY. As I soon found out the Model 67 is a bolt action rifle. A little more research revealed that this barrel is on a Model 62 pump action receiver. The receiver serial number is six digits with a B stamped below. Does anyone have any insight on how this gun came to be?
What you have is a Model 1906 (not a Model 62) that has been rebarreled with a Model 67 barrel. The “B” stamped beneath the serial number on the receiver frame is what clearly IDs it as a Model 1906. The serial number will tell us the precise month & year it was manufactured if you are interested in that information.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
Thank you for the response. The serial number is 453687, stamped on the bottom of the receiver and on the trigger guard. I am guessing the AD PORKEY stamped on the barrel might be the gunsmith that made the modification???
Firelt56 said
Thank you for the response. The serial number is 453687, stamped on the bottom of the receiver and on the trigger guard. I am guessing the AD PORKEY stamped on the barrel might be the gunsmith that made the modification???
November 1914, and Yes, I suspect that the “AD PORKEY” is the name of the person or shop that rebarreled it.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
Here’s my 1890 with a Model 62 barrel, that Jeff helped me ID. I suspected it was a 62 with an 1890 stock, so I bought it as a shooter for my son, but Jeff set me straight. I completely
missed the receiver as an 1890 2nd variation. But for $390 I can’t complain too much. I guess that happens alot.
My eyes are bad. Am I missing the take down screw? I see a shiny spot that may be it?
Steven Gabrielli said
Take down screw is on the other side.
Thanks, I knew that but the end of the screw can be seen on the other side too. I guess it is the shiny spot that I could not make out.
I’ve heard that, but it’s been sanded heavily and the bolt is an eyesore. Not sure why it’s there, dosent appear to be any cracking or repair. If it has been repaired , I can’t see it. I’ve heard that bolts were sometimes put it to chain the rifle up at a gallery, but JWA says no.
The reason I said “no” is because the primary purpose of the “counter chain” was to prevent the rifle from being turned away from the counter and shooting something not intended (such as the crowd). That is the reason they are attached at the front end of the rifle, they were for muzzle control, not theft. A chain at the wrist would not be effective, in addition to being an annoyance while trying to hold the rifle.
The counter chains still did not keep the attendant behind the counter from getting shot, which actually happened frequently, even to this day….
For an example, just Google the video “Dumb woman shoots girl in head at the carnival” but beware, it is graphic.
Best Regards,
WACA Life Member #6284 - Specializing in Pre-64 Winchester .22 Rimfire
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