Winchester model 60
I have a winchester mod. 60 single shot 22 cal.rifle that I bought for myself in 1984. I am trying to find out how old this gun may be. it has a thick barrel and the lightest trigger pull I have ever felt. Where would the serial # be on this gun. I cannot find one on it. Thanks to the experts
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I just was gifted an old Winchester Model 60, 22lr. single shot. Did a bit of research. Come to find out that my rifle has a Model 60a stock. Has the beveled forend tip. Barrel is 23". There's a one-piece tang sight set on the top of the wrist. Also a bullseye iron front sight with a hood. Anybody have any information on this rifle? Did the early Model 60s come with the 60a type stock? The wood doesn't appear to be walnut. Maybe gumwood? Please advise. 0 -
big,
I'm sure someone will come along w/more precise info,but I can tell you that the Mod.60 was made 1930-34.There was also a mod.60A made from 1932-39.
Hope this helps,
BW
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Hello bigwillie...
I don't own a Model 60 (yet), so I am not familar with the serial number location (or if it even has one), but I do have the reference material that will provide that information, and will look it up later today. If memory serves me correctly, in addition to the Model 60 and 60A, there was also a "Model 60 Target". It is very possible that is what you have. If you will provide a more detailed description of your rifle, I can probably confirm that suspicion.
1. Barrel length (as measure to the chamber mouth)
2. Type of sights, and the location of them.
3. Stock configuration (note any finger grooves, sling swivels, etc.)
Bert H.
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The barrel is very shortabout 18 inches and what would be called a bull barrel,very thick. straight stock ,no finger holes, and iron sights notch for the rear and a small bead for the front it feels like a youths gun. The sights are fixed.No slings or swivels.I bought this at Harry's in Mercer co. NJ as Christmas present for myself. It was on consignment for 75.00$ If it is from the 30es it is amazing, it shoots rings around all my other rifles. Thanks guys 0 -
Hello bigwillie...
Your Model 60 is not factory original with the short barrel (which explains why you got it so cheap).
I went home for lunch, and looked this information up in one of my many references...
The Model 60 was introduced in the January 2, 1931 Winchester price list. The first rifles were delivered to warehouse stock in December, 1930. The original rifles were made with a 23" round tapered barrel, which was changed to 27" in length in 1933. It was discontinued in 1934 after 165,754 of them were manufactured.
The Model 60A Target Rifle was introduced in the Winchester March 1, 1933 price list, with the first rifles being delivered to the warehouse in August of 1932. It was made with a 27" round tapered barrel only, had special target sights, sling swivels, and was not a takedown like the Model 60. It was discontinued in 1939 after 6,118 were made (rare... and worth considerably more than the Model 60).
Neither the Model 60 or 60A Target Rifle were serialized.
I highly suspect that the barrel on your rifle has been whacked or replaced, and the rear sight may not be original (it should be adjustable for elevation). At $75 you didn't go wrong though.
Bert H.
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Stupid me,I promise that next time I will go home and look at the rifle and not tax my weak brain!!. The barrel length when measured was 23 inches and the rear sight is elavated adjustable.the front sight is more like a post, than a simple bead. So it looks like I had a very good deal.The overall length of the gun is smallish. I think thats what threw me with the barrel length. Thanks for the info. 0 -
Willie - Welcome to the board. Your post evokes fond memories. My first gun (after the bb guns) was/is a Winchester Model 60, a family hand-me-down, it came to me in 1956 I believe. I have it still. I can add little to what these other fellas have said. When new the Mod 60's sold for $3.50 to $5.00 and I understand were even given away as promotions by farmer co-ops, feed & seed houses and the like.
It is easily taken down by that single screw on the belly of the stock. With the barrel removed, try your trigger. It was made with a tiny and sometimes-lost return spring (about half the size of ball point pen spring)I mention this only because my little rifle has a fairly hard trigger and its spring is in place. If you've not ever removed the barrel it probably would be a good idea to give it a good cleaning and light oil.
You mentioned a "straight stock" - mine has a modified, I guess one would say, pistol grip and, like yours, mine has no finger grooves on the slender forestock portion. Mine too is the earlier shorter barrel.
It is a rifle that we will always treasure. It has been shot by most all of my boyhood buddies, at least half my cousins as well as my wives and children at one time or another, and it was such a squirrel and rabbit killer it went on most of my youth hunting, camping and fishing trips, high school dates (to pick up a couple of rabbits on those little dirt lanes along sugarcane fields) and is still used now on the occasional armadillo found pushing through old Jen's begonia beds.
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