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To push Vince and TxGunNut further into the abyss, and for those other folks wanting to collect the pre-64 Winchester .22’s, here is a summary of the pre-1964 Winchester .22 rim fire models;
1873
1885 / 87
1890 / 90
1900
1902 / 02 / 02A
1903
1904 / 04 / 04A
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1906 / 06
47
52 / 52A / 52B / 52C / 52D / 52E
55 (single shot)
56
57
58
59
60 / 60A / 60A Target
61
62 / 62A
63
67 / 67A / 677
68
69 / 69A / 697
72 / 72A
74
75 Target / 75 Sporter
77 Clip / 77 Tube
This list of the basic models does NOT include all of the Winchester catalogued sub-models of which there are at least 166. And, out of the 166+ catalogued sub-models it does not include the additional hundreds of significant variations to those sub-models.
Feel free to use this as a “shopping list” and welcome to the wonderful world of collecting the Winchester .22 rim fires! On the bright side, ammo is cheap and you don’t have to buy a lot of expensive reloading paraphernalia………..
Best Regards,
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WACA Life Member #6284 - Specializing in Pre-64 Winchester .22 Rimfire
Oops, forgot that one, thanks. I fixed the list.
Best Regards,
WACA Life Member #6284 - Specializing in Pre-64 Winchester .22 Rimfire
November 7, 2015
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JWA said
Oops, forgot that one, thanks. I fixed the list.Best Regards,
Y’all just did that because there’s a certain 1890 eating on me at the moment. 
If I remove that silly garden tub I can make room for at least one more safe, will need it just to get a good start on Winchester rim fires.
TXGunNut said
Y’all just did that because there’s a certain 1890 eating on me at the moment.
There is a perfect safe-sized slot in your kitchen, just get rid of the refrigerator.
Keep the dishwasher though, it is perfect for washing/steaming gun stocks.
Best Regards,
WACA Life Member #6284 - Specializing in Pre-64 Winchester .22 Rimfire
TXGunNut said
Y’all just did that because there’s a certain 1890 eating on me at the moment.
There will be room in the bedroom, as the queen size bed can be replaced with a twin size when the little lady leaves due to our addictive behavior. ?
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
Thanks Guys,
I’ve got my first 1890 cc short 2nd antique in hand and now have my eye on three researched ( in person ) 1890/62A’s .
Going to local gun show this afternoon. The 10 groove 61 haunts/daunts me ! Like I need any of them 
Bill
JWA said
To push Vince and TxGunNut further into the abyss, and for those other folks wanting to collect the pre-64 Winchester .22’s, here is a summary of the pre-1964 Winchester .22 rim fire models;1873
1885 / 87
1890
1900
1902
02A
1904
04A
Thumbtrigger
1906
47
52
52A
52B
52C
52D
52E
55 (single shot)
56
57
58
59
60
60A
60A Target
61
62
62A
63
67
67A
68
69
69A
72
72A
74
74A
75 Target
75 Sporter
77 Clip
77 Tube
This list of the 42 basic models does NOT include the Winchester catalogued sub-models of which there are at least 166 (those are the ones I have been able to find so far). And, out of the 166 catalogued sub-models it does not include the additional hundreds of variations to those sub-models.
Feel free to use this as a “shopping list” and welcome to the sick world of collecting the Winchester .22 rim fires! On the bright side, ammo is cheap and you don’t have to buy a lot of expensive reloading paraphernalia………..
Best Regards,
You forgot the Model 1903 
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
Dang it, I must really be getting old! I fixed the list (again) – Thanks
Best Regards,
WACA Life Member #6284 - Specializing in Pre-64 Winchester .22 Rimfire
JWA said
Dang it, I must really be getting old! I fixed the list (again) – ThanksBest Regards,
Jeff,
It happens to the best of us eventually…
Your next task is to list the production numbers for each model. For the Models 1902/02/02A, 1904/04/04A, 67/67A, 69/69A, etc., a combined total for the model family is acceptable.
Bert
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November 7, 2015
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JWA said
TXGunNut said
Y’all just did that because there’s a certain 1890 eating on me at the moment.
There is a perfect safe-sized slot in your kitchen, just get rid of the refrigerator.
Keep the dishwasher though, it is perfect for washing/steaming gun stocks.
Best Regards,
Need a bigger slot, Jeff. I’ve found that the horizontal safes let me stack properly wrapped rifles like cordwood.
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Vince said
There will be room in the bedroom, as the queen size bed can be replaced with a twin size when the little lady leaves due to our addictive behavior. ?
Vince
No worries, latest left years ago. Already one safe in the bedroom and a lazy Susan gun rack on a little table.
I stack them vertically in the safes alternating muzzle-up and muzzle-down. All are in socks. I put a bungy cord across the front so they don’t leap out at me when I open the door. I have thought about horizontal stacking but would be worried about the weight on the ones on the bottom.
I am still saying the refrigerator slot works great, there is already an outlet behind it for the safe light and goldenrod. The kitchen counter in front works great for laying things out. That refrigerator opening just screams “gun safe”!
Move the refrigerator to the family room, that gets the beer closer to the TV. It is more Feng Shui that way.
Regards,
WACA Life Member #6284 - Specializing in Pre-64 Winchester .22 Rimfire
November 7, 2015
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My vertical safe has too many scoped rifles to do the up/down thing. Might work on the back row but it’s too much work to get back there, no telling what I might find.
Yeah, the scoped rifles do create a stacking problem and you are right, there are things in the back of my safes that haven’t seen the light of day for awhile. 
Best Regards,
WACA Life Member #6284 - Specializing in Pre-64 Winchester .22 Rimfire
JWA said
I stack them vertically in the safes alternating muzzle-up and muzzle-down. All are in socks.
Though I don’t have so many to deal with, I do the same, except using soft cases, so I can pack them tightly without fear of damage. (But not in a safe–in a concealed closet about the size of a safe, with a false front that looks like shelving.)
So if a guy had a nib 1956 model 61 where would be a good place to rehome it and what would be a fare price?
Thanks J.R.
J.R.
First question answer: Possibly my home.
Second question answer: Depends on caliber, barrel type and bore type ( smooth or rifled )
Bill
J.R.,
Gunbroker seems to get the best price online and Rock Island and the other high end live auction houses get top dollar (before they fee you to death).
Condition is important, does it have all the original paperwork? Do you have a sales receipt? Is the box and end label in good condition? All of those things add/subtract value in addition to the condition of the firearm. What is the catalog model number on the box? Is it a 6101 or a 6116? The 6116 (22 shot only) brings significantly more money (almost double).
Without the box, in 98-100% condition it is in the $1500-$1600 range. With the box in excellent condition and all the original paperwork it could go for $2000+
Here is one that just sold for $871, it is obviously less than 98% http://www.gunbroker.com/item/640911163
And here is one that sold for $1551 http://www.gunbroker.com/item/635300023
And finally, a rifle with counterfeit paperwork, non original box and a few other issues for $2276 http://www.gunbroker.com/item/640357205
Some good clear pictures of yours, including the box will help us narrow the value range for you.
Regards,
WACA Life Member #6284 - Specializing in Pre-64 Winchester .22 Rimfire
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