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I am in looking for a barrel band for a target model 60a. Since it is fairly rare I was wondering if there is anyone that could make one.
Is the same band as a model 57?
Bob F.
Yes, it is the same band as the Model 57.
Good luck in your search.
Best Regards,
WACA Life Member #6284 - Specializing in Pre-64 Winchester .22 Rimfire
there is Model 57 parts listed on EBAY Here’s the link
Best of Luck
Mike
Thanks, I saw it but I have a hard time paying $240 for the band and loop. Sounds like it would fit though.
Bob
Bob
my thoughts exactly kinda pricey but looking at it on availability standpoint it may be your only option if you want one now.
Mike
Yep, twice what I paid for the gun. I found a local gunsmith willing to make one. Not the same but I will keep my eye out for a reasonably priced original.
Bob
You have found one of the scarcest 22’s. Why not spend a few bucks to make it original again? Big Larry
Big Larry,
I appreciate your opinion. The gun was also missing the receiver sight which I found on ebay. It is somewhat different in that it has an adjusting knob instead of a lever and is marked 55w and also r55w. I assume it was probably sold by Lyman as opposed to being an original Winchester installed sight. The gun is pretty decent except for the missing items. That is why I am hesitant spending another $240 on it. Either way it is still a pretty cool gun.
Bob F.
Bob F. said
Big Larry,I appreciate your opinion. The gun was also missing the receiver sight which I found on ebay. It is somewhat different in that it has an adjusting knob instead of a lever and is marked 55w and also r55w. I assume it was probably sold by Lyman as opposed to being an original Winchester installed sight. The gun is pretty decent except for the missing items. That is why I am hesitant spending another $240 on it. Either way it is still a pretty cool gun.
Bob F.
Bob, I think the sight you purchased is for a Remington. I believe they have the round knob. Mine is marked 55W, but has the lever. You didn’t note the condition of the rifle overall. I just traded one of mine, a 98%er, not the one in the picture, but actually a point better, with no sling, for a vintage High Standard Military, Supermatic, Trophy, in mint cond. I did the trade for a friend. Only a little over 6,000 of these rifles were made, and I can tell you, they are very accurate. Big Larry
Thanks Larry,
I saw a similar sight on a 60A target on Guns International. Looks like it is missing the aperture. I will know if it fits for sure when it shows up. As far as condition, the bore is excellent and blueing is strong but it has some small rust pitting. I have not had a chance to clean it to see how much can be removed. The stock is in good shape except for a 1-2″ area where something rubbed on it. I am no expert but I would guess a 60 percent gun. Without the pitting and gouge in the stock it would probably be 80 percent plus. I will try to post pictures in a few weeks when it comes back from the gunsmith. I figured I couldn’t go to wrong for a $120 from Cabelas.
Bob
Hi Larry,
I actually found a 55w sight missing the aperture. Would you be willing to measure the original aperture diameter and let me know.
Thanks,
Bob
Sorry, buried in the back of my safe. I will try to remember if I have to pull some guns out. It’s a 56 rifle safe. Big Larry
I understand. Looks like it is probably 1/2″ from the pictures I have seen, but some seem smaller.
Bob
Bob F. said
I understand. Looks like it is probably 1/2″ from the pictures I have seen, but some seem smaller.Bob
I’ll get it out tomorrow. Big Larry
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