Winchester model 54 22 Hornet parts

bundy

February 14, 2014 07:32

I have a complete Winchester model 54 22 Hornet bolt and an old Winchester model 54 30-06 that has the barrel shortened, the action drilled for a side mount scope base and the stock butchered so I would consider making it into a 22 Hornet if I could purchase the right parts. Does anyone know what additional parts other than a barrel I would need to acquire. From what I have found researching this so far is that the bolts and magazine parts are what were different. I would consider making the parts if I had pictures of them to go buy. I would not try to make an exact copy just one that functions and would be fun to shoot.

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  richarda

  February 14, 2014 08:53

  There was a special magazine box w/attached ejector, a short follower, a bent wire follower spring.
  
  BTW, all the Hornet parts for the pre-'64 Model 70 Hornet rifles except the bolt will work on your 54, you don't need actual 54 parts.

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  bundy

  February 16, 2014 05:31

  Thank you Richard.

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  Geri

  February 17, 2014 16:55

  I have seen a 54 hornet that had been rebarreled to 222 rem. the bottom metal was off a standard rifle but the magazine box and follower appeared to be a remington 700. rifle functened and shot well.

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  bundy

  February 18, 2014 19:58

  Upon further inspection of my bolt and trying it in my Mod 54, I found it's a Model 70 Hornet bolt. It had a M54 breech bolt sleeve assy screwed into it and that's why the person who sold it to me thought it was for a Mod 54. I saw one recently sell for $150.00 so I guess it will be put on the auction block for perhaps someone looking to restore a Mod 70 that had been converted to a 222 Rem. Thanks fellows for your input.

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  goatman

  February 20, 2014 06:32

  i just found several 22 hornet magazines for the 54? 70?i dont know what else is in the box.came out of stuffnbought at an auction of someone who worked for ackley

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  bundy

  February 24, 2014 09:02

  Goatman,
  
  Do you have both inner and outer magazines boxes and are you putting them upper for sale if you do? Also do you have the Hornet follower and magazine spring"

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  goatman

  March 02, 2014 18:40

  inner and outer plus? i'll try to get photo off tomorrow

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  bundy

  March 02, 2014 19:32

  Pictures would be very helpful. Thank you.

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  44mutley

  March 03, 2014 13:09

  goatman, i would also be interested in a 22 hornet magazine assembly if you have extras

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