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new to this forum lots of questions. first question have a model 55 made in 1932 with a Redfield peep sight is correct also has dovetail for a buck horn sight. question 2 model 61 s,l,lr made in 1961 with plastic butt plate is correct. thank you for any help.
Dan,
The Model 55 could have been equipped with a Lyman No. 21 or No. 38 receiver mounted peep sight on special order, or with a Lyman No. 1A tang sight. It is extremely unlikely that the Redfield sight is original. Can you post pictures of it?
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
Hello Dan,
What are the serial numbers of the Model 61 rifles and what is the chamber designation found on the left side of the barrel. I will be able to help you.
Michael
Model 1892 / Model 61 Collector, Research, Valuation
Dan wrote:
serial number 322104 barrel chamber s,l,lr
Your rifle was manufactured during 1961. Yes the composite butt plate is correct for this time period. I have SN 322380.
Michael
Model 1892 / Model 61 Collector, Research, Valuation
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twobit said
Dan wrote:serial number 322104 barrel chamber s,l,lr
Your rifle was manufactured during 1961. Yes the composite butt plate is correct for this time period. I have SN 322380.
Michael
Michael, approximately when did the composite buttplate commence? I have 280654 with a composite (already gave you the number for your survey previously).
Regards,
WACA Life Member #6284 - Specializing in Pre-64 Winchester .22 Rimfire
thank you was not sure my dad had one with a metal butt plate must have been a earlier one
Dan,
What is the serial number on your Model 55 rifle? 1932 was the last year they were manufactured. Additionally, which caliber is it?
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
JWA wrote:
Michael, approximately when did the composite buttplate commence? I have 280654 with a composite (already gave you the number for your survey previously).
The switch from the checkered steel to the composite butt plate happened during 1958 approximately at SN 260,000. I need to update the following link which has some of the results from the survey and contains the data documenting the change over.
Model 61 Interim Results
http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=534703
Michael
Model 1892 / Model 61 Collector, Research, Valuation
twobit said
JWA wrote:Michael, approximately when did the composite buttplate commence? I have 280654 with a composite (already gave you the number for your survey previously).
The switch from the checkered steel to the composite butt plate happened during 1958 approximately at SN 260,000. I need to update the following link which has some of the results from the survey and contains the data documenting the change over.
Model 61 Interim Results
http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=534703Michael
Perfect, thanks!
Best Regards,
WACA Life Member #6284 - Specializing in Pre-64 Winchester .22 Rimfire
Bert
numbers for model 55 1080556 cal 32w.s.
receiver looks like was drilled for a scope at one time.
shoots very good,would send pics do not have a good camera.
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