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I have a model 69A that I’m likely going to list for sale but I have some questions. It is not a target model but the side of the receiver is drilled & tapped for a rear sight. Could this be a factory characteristic ann if so, what sight would likely have been mounted?
Some details, the front sight is a simple post and there is a King brand buckhorn type rear sight mounted. This sight is not mounted directly to the barrel but is on a collar that has a large screw on each side of the mount. The stock is inletted slightly for the missing sight and there are two mounting holes for it. The trigger is smooth and the caliber marking is “MODEL 69A 22 SHORT LONG AND LONG RIFLE” .
The stock is nearly flawless and the metal finish is also very good, I’d say 95% finish. I’m not current on the value so I’ll likely use an auction site and let nature take it’s course.
Without pictures,it doesn’t exist. ?
Vince
Southern Oregon
NRA member
Fraternal Order of Eagles
“There is but one answer to be made to the dynamite bomb and that can best be made by the Winchester rifle.”
Teddy Roosevelt
trooperdan said
I only have a guest account and I don’t think I can post pictures.
There are several different configurations of factory holes for peep sights on the Model 69A and there are even more non-factory holes for aftermarket sights and scopes. That is why the pictures are so helpful. Without seeing the holes or getting exact measurements it is difficult to tell you what the sight would have been mounted to them.
Having said that, if there is a flat surface on the left side with 3 holes (2 large and 1 small) then that was likely for a Winchester 80A or 80B rear sight. If there are 2 holes on a round receiver near the rear that are tapped for .14-48 (6-48) and .52″ center-to-center then those were likely for the Lyman 57E or 57EW rear sight.
If the holes are other than those described above they were probably added after it left Winchester and without measurements and seeing them it is impossible to determine what aftermarket sight was added.
Hope that helps.
Regards,
WACA Life Member #6284 - Specializing in Pre-64 Winchester .22 Rimfire
Are there any holes drilled/tapped on the barrel? Is the bolt handle straight down or swept to the rear? Is the forend of the stock bluntish or tapered/angled?
All of these will help date the rifle and help determine originality and value.
Regards,
WACA Life Member #6284 - Specializing in Pre-64 Winchester .22 Rimfire
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