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Bert, I have two 43’s I’d like to add to your survey.
.22 hornet #37331 standard configuration
.218 bee #43854 standard configuration
Any info. you could share would be appreciated.
Darrin
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Darrin,
I already had both of them listed in my survey (I previously found them listed in auctions). Both rifles were manufactured in 1951, though the 22 Hornet probably has a “50” dated barrel. The 218 Bee should have a “51” dated barrel… can you please verify the barrel dates on each of them for me?
Based on when they were manufactured, both rifles were factory drilled & tapped for mounting a scope (a definite plus to the value).
Thus far, of the (929) Model 43 rifles I have recorded in the survey, 45.75% are Hornets, and 44.46 are Bees. The 25-20 WIN and 32-20 WIN only account for 9.8% of the total production.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
You are right Bert,
the Hornet is a ’50 date barrel & the Bee is dated ’51. Both guns are in nice cond. inside & out. The .218 bee had a small piece, 1/2″x3/8″, of what appeared to be masking tape on the forward part of the barrel which bedded against the stock as well as a shim washer between the stock screw hole & lug. The Hornet had not been apart before as near as I could tell.
One more question, neither magazine has a caliber stamping except on the Bee there is a capital “B” stamped on the follower. I noticed pictures you had posted of these mags with caliber marks. Was there a difference in years of manufacture? Are mine correct/original?
Thank you kindly for your information & attention.
Darrin
Darrin,
I believe that both your magazines should be marked on the lower right-hand side of the magazine. The factory magazine for my 22 Hornet (serial number 47042A) is marked. I have had various collectors tell me that Winchester did not mark all of them, but in my experience, that has not been the case, especially with the 22 Hornet magazines.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
Thanks Bill… 1,205 and counting.
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
Five deluxe model 43s for the survey, if you did not already have. I hope this is helpful.
Kevin
I did find and record these just yesterday.
Thanks,
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
Manuel said
Just picked this up..22 Hornet
Standard configuration
#46423
Thanks… the DOM is August 1951, and it was factory drilled & tapped to mount a scope.
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
Bert H. said
Thanks… the DOM is August 1951, and it was factory drilled & tapped to mount a scope.
Yes sir!
recent acquisition, Nice clean Model 43 .22Hornet –33354A — December 1950; Jan 51? – stock was covered in Spar Marine varnish, not factory either, A folded paper shim under the barrel at the receiver. no bedding. I sanded off the spar varnish today, water base walnut hull color, and first coat of oil I can lighten color up after it dries, with steel wool. eyelet for a bipod had Weaver blocks- factory drilled as I’ve read. Just what I was looking for, fair price. put the Leupold on the Ruger 1V. .22 Hornet. needs more oil coats, but it’s better than the spar varnish, belongs on boats. 0(. I tried to get the photos right,)
Ralph,
October 1950, just a few weeks after Winchester started drilling & tapping the frame rings for scope blocks. Now to take it to the range and find out how it shoots!
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
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