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TXGunNut
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December 8, 2017 - 12:37 am
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Funniest thing, I’m now the proud owner of a very clean 74 in 22 short. Nothing remarkable other than the condition so I didn’t bother to photograph it. The 74 I passed on awhile back is a better collector piece but JWA is a better collector so I’m glad he wound up with it. I even scored a box of ammo for it so I’ll probably shoot it someday. Wink

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Congrats!  The 74 in .22 Short is a joy to shoot.  So quiet you almost don’t need hearing protection. 

Is it a pre-war or post-war? 

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113694, 1941. Thanks for asking, I neglected to record the serial number in my records.

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Great thread here. Keep it going. Everyone likes 22’s.  Big Larry

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