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April 1, 2005
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If you have not already done so I would encourage everyone to read the article on the Model 55 Bert Hartman wrote for the collector. The 55 is about as nice a handling gun as Winchester ever produced – they were manufactured in a limited quantity and nice survivors are difficult to fine. I have recently taken a few photos of one of the favorites in my collection so will share with others who have an interest in the 55. The rifle is not for sale.
March 23, 2010
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That’s a beautiful rifle.Have a Model 55 myself,but not as fancy or in the condition of this one.
For myself, I like the Model 64 best,but the Model 55 is a close second.
April 1, 2005
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Burt Humphrey said
If you have not already done so I would encourage everyone to read the article on the Model 55 Bert Hartman wrote for the collector. The 55 is about as nice a handling gun as Winchester ever produced – they were manufactured in a limited quantity and nice survivors are difficult to fine. I have recently taken a few photos of one of the favorites in my collection so will share with others who have an interest in the 55. The rifle is not for sale.
I would like to end 2024 with a repost of photos of a rare Winchester – some will have seen it in the past, many will have not. Note the single digit serial number (5) – only Winchester I ever owned with a single digit serial #. This gun now resides with a young and humble collector and WACA member who I sold it to. What a gun – I was fortunate enough to have owned it for over 30 year and I have passed it to the next caretaker. I get a little teary eyed about this as the Winchester lever guns were my passion for half a century.
December 21, 2006
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That’s about as nice a Winchester as they come.
W.A.C.A. life member, Marlin Collectors Assn. charter and life member, C,S.S.A. member and general gun nut.
April 1, 2005
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Henry Mero said
That’s about as nice a Winchester as they come.
I agree Henry. The deluxe 55 came to me from Tommy Rholes. I am confident the new owner will take care of it until he is old like us and then carefully find a new caretaker. Happy new year to you and all WACA members.
December 9, 2002
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That’s a beautiful model 55!
I noticed the alignment marks by the 5 in the second picture.
Anthony
November 19, 2006
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Anthony said
That’s a beautiful model 55!
I noticed the alignment marks by the 5 in the second picture.
Anthony
I agree with Tony and others – that is one beautiful M55! I also agree with Burt’s first post on this topic – the M55 is a very very fine handling rifle. I have a pair of them here – one .30 WCF and one .32 Special. They are fine pieces – both high condition, but are no match for the one Burt displays. Tony’s comment reminds that the .30 WCF is a takedown – I need to find it in the safe and check for alignment marks.
November 17, 2011
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No pictures of the front sight or barrel? I see alignment marks on most all take down 94’s.
March 14, 2022
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Burt Humphrey said
If you have not already done so I would encourage everyone to read the article on the Model 55 Bert Hartman wrote for the collector. The 55 is about as nice a handling gun as Winchester ever produced – they were manufactured in a limited quantity and nice survivors are difficult to fine. I have recently taken a few photos of one of the favorites in my collection so will share with others who have an interest in the 55. The rifle is not for sale.
That’s a beauty Burt. And the fifth one off the production line(ser# 5). Wonderful rifle you have!
Rick C
