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Posted: 11/29/2022 9:17:35 AM EDT
I have been focused on expanding my 22lr collection for about a year. I have always had my "gucci'd" 10/22. The current one is setup for general plinking, being able to take it out to 100-200, and popping pests on the farm. I have thought about building a dedicated plinker 10/22: lightweight, red dot, etc.
I did just buy a few Stevens single shots. The Favorite, Little Scout, and Crackshot. I have also been keeping my eyes on the Stevens single shot pistols. Recently, I've found myself looking at stuff like this:   Are there any odd and unique pieces that would be worth looking for? I'm not opposed to newer plastic pistols, if it has that "cool" factor. The Mosquito, P22, M&P 22 are just too basic for me. I do like some of the Ruger Mark and 22/45 stuff. Browning Buckmarks CAN be OK. I've even looked for S&W 22a and Beretta Neos pistols recently. |
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Posted: 11/29/2022 10:42:58 AM EDT
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The 62SA is worth looking at. I have the Rossi made copy, and it feeds S,L,LR, and is silly fun to slam fire. Hearing safe with CB Shorts even without a can.
I also really like my only family heirloom, a Remington Model 24 chambered in 22S that my g-g-grandpa bought in 1928. It is a 1920s autoloader based on a browning design, and has the very unique trait of cycling in CB Shorts. I've considered getting a junk-grade one just to thread the barrel but it's a super back burner idea. My example also has the bottom ejection deflector, which is a fairly sought after accessory. Cases tend to drop straight down your sleeve otherwise.   Attached File |
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Posted: 11/29/2022 11:40:22 AM EDT
[#2]
Gotta love an old Mossber trainer type Mines a 44US-C
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Posted: 11/29/2022 11:52:14 AM EDT
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A friend of mine is an expert on the Remington Nylon 66.
Production was from the 50s to the 80s. One of the first mass-produced firearms that used plastic. |
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Posted: 11/29/2022 11:52:57 AM EDT
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My friend has a Browning Challenger .22 pistol. It is a neat gun. Sorry no pics.
I've always wanted an original Hi Standard Victor .22 pistol. About 7 years ago I stumbled onto a mint used one on Gunbroker. I held my breath and bid at the last minute. The minimum was kind of high. I got it and it is truly mint and came with a spare pair of Wood target grips. I shot it a few times, cleaned it and put it away. |
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Posted: 11/29/2022 12:08:19 PM EDT
[#5]
My Chiappa Little Badger is a nice compact little plinker.
 
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Posted: 11/29/2022 5:14:49 PM EDT
[#6]
I like old tube-fed lever orr pump actions and Armalite AR-7's.
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Posted: 11/29/2022 5:28:10 PM EDT
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my first gun was a Winchester model f1890 pump in .22 short... a gallery gun from an uncle in Gibsonton, Fl, from one of the circus or carny shows.... as a kid, I'm now 75, I coveted two of my three Grail Guns, that at the time I could not afford.. a Ruger Bearcat with brass trigger guard, and a Browning .22 auto rifle, take down ... I've now got one of each, and made a SW M13 clone by re-barreling a M10 with a 3" K frame barrel
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Posted: 11/29/2022 7:05:39 PM EDT
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I was always interested in the Savage/Stevens/Springfield "gill guns" with the odd "clack-clack" action. I've yet to acquire one for my collection of .22 rifles so the hunt continues.
Gary |
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Posted: 11/29/2022 7:14:38 PM EDT
[#9]
Anschutz biathlon rifle
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Posted: 11/29/2022 7:34:54 PM EDT
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My first 22 rifle was a Winchester 190. My parents bought me for Christmas back in the 70s.Wish I knew how many rounds I fired through that rifle!
It's so worn out you can hold the receiver and move the barrel back and forth. I have no idea how to fix it. I've put off throwing it in the trash because of all the fond memories of using it. Don't tell anyone but killed my first deer with that rifle
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Posted: 11/29/2022 7:48:51 PM EDT
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Pre-1899 Marlins and Winchesters.
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Posted: 11/29/2022 7:51:10 PM EDT
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Own over a dozen 22s. Still need to add an 1890 the list. Absolute favorite I own is a savage model 22aa. Cleanest trigger I've ever felt.
Picked up this pair of 22s at the pawnshop the other week.  |
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Posted: 11/29/2022 8:24:05 PM EDT
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A friend has a Stevens Marksman, single shot similar to the Favorite. The gun belonged to his mother (he's 76) the gun still sports the muzzle adapter for the Maxim Silencer. I asked him if he maybe found a cylindrical object in a metal cam that no one could figure out. The barrel is badly pitted and front sight is broken.
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Posted: 11/29/2022 8:31:47 PM EDT
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I would collect 22 military rifle trainers and military rifles converted to rimfire if I was rich and bored.
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Posted: 11/30/2022 2:37:35 AM EDT
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Still kicking myself for not buying a marlin 39 at the last gun show i went to. It was a little rough and I passed at $625. The old man wouldn't let me check the bore.
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Posted: 11/30/2022 3:19:28 AM EDT
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Trejo Model 1
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Posted: 11/30/2022 3:49:07 AM EDT
[#17]
The Keltec CP.33 is a lot of fun and definitely different. The 17 round mag extension let's you load an entire box of 50 in one magazine. It has a rail, fiber optic sights and a threaded barrel. If the magazines are loaded correctly it's reliable. I don't find it difficult to load correctly. I don't love or hate the looks of it, but I really enjoy it. They offer a speed loader for it too. The loader takes a little practice, but works well when you figure it out.
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Posted: 11/30/2022 6:40:15 PM EDT
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A modified Mossberg Model 464 .22 SPX:
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Posted: 12/1/2022 12:30:37 AM EDT
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Now the op has me wanting one of those nice little Browning lever 22s.
 I do own 3 of those savage\stevens clicky clacker types. And I guess a Romanian trainer. Put together a ak type 22 kit. That's as odd as I have though. |
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Posted: 12/1/2022 12:40:42 AM EDT
[#20]
Mossberg Model 142-A
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Posted: 12/1/2022 6:53:19 AM EDT
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I really want one of those French open-bolt semi autos.
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Posted: 12/1/2022 6:59:40 AM EDT
[#22]
American 180.
Crazy fun to shoot. |
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Posted: 12/1/2022 10:18:50 AM EDT
[#23]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I really want one of those French open-bolt semi autos. Those go for crazy money now. The last one I saw up for auction on Gunbroker went for over $1700 Gary |
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Posted: 12/1/2022 11:16:03 PM EDT
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Walther G22
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Posted: 12/1/2022 11:28:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Walther G22 I am |
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Posted: 12/2/2022 9:34:57 AM EDT
[#26]
My Marlin Model 57 .22 rimfire is interesting for its very short lever throw. You only have to move the lever a couple inches to cycle the action. It was one of the first short throw lever guns.
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Posted: 12/2/2022 5:57:56 PM EDT
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When I was a kid, A friend of mine had an H&R 760 Single-shot, auto eject. It always fascinated me.
This is a 755, the Mannlicher stock version.  H&R Huntsman/755 Sahara -.22 single shot auto eject |
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Posted: 12/2/2022 7:02:08 PM EDT
[#28]
I suppose this is the weird one of my collection... nothing wild, but lesser seen. Henry Frontier threaded 22lr.
 I just got it, so I have yet to shoot it (I can't wait to try my suppressor on it). It's been tough to find this at a reasonable price. |
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Posted: 12/8/2022 6:40:37 PM EDT
[#29]
I'm always interested in cool old .22LRs.
Kind of have a hankering for a Remington 572. I passed on a nice one at the last gun show for $350. If it's still there next time I will probably grab it. |
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Posted: 12/8/2022 7:30:39 PM EDT
[#30]
I’m a fan of the various Nylon 66 type .22’s that Remington made.
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Posted: 12/8/2022 8:25:02 PM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Still kicking myself for not buying a marlin 39 at the last gun show i went to. It was a little rough and I passed at $625. The old man wouldn't let me check the bore.  Bad sign right there! Really the easiest gun in the world to take down with that big thumb screw. |
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Posted: 12/8/2022 9:21:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Still kicking myself for not buying a marlin 39 at the last gun show i went to. It was a little rough and I passed at $625. The old man wouldn't let me check the bore. He wouldn’t let you check the bore?  That’s a RED FLAG right there. There is a reason he didn’t want you looking too close. He likely fucked up the muzzle, improperly using a cleaning rod. I would have absolutely walked away. |
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Posted: 12/8/2022 9:24:04 PM EDT
[#33]
For no practical reason, I like .22LR tributes to iconic weapons.
Like this (not my pic)  
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Posted: 12/9/2022 10:01:05 AM EDT
[#34]
I want one of these set ups but I haven’t really been on the hunt for it. Maybe one day I’ll luck up into one. Would be cool to sit in the garage and shoot ritz crackers!
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Posted: 12/9/2022 10:19:42 AM EDT
[#35]
1952 Winchester 61. I echo previous posters using CB shorts and no hearing protection.
Don't even touch my plain Jane 10/22 anymore. |
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Posted: 12/10/2022 3:02:27 PM EDT
[#36]
Not so much odd as unusual and versatile. Most .22LR semi-autos are designed to shoot .22LR and either can't shoot shorts or longs or struggles to do so.
This Remington 552 Speedmaster doesn't care. Mix and match. As long as it has enough power to cycle the action it keeps on humming. They are getting a but pricey. 
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Posted: 12/10/2022 11:18:07 PM EDT
[#37]
I have a handful of 22s and suppressors, but the one that still puts the biggest smile on my face is my 40 year old Browning SA-22
I’d love one of those Ruger lever action 10/22 though |
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Posted: 12/10/2022 11:50:22 PM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I was always interested in the Savage/Stevens/Springfield "gill guns" with the odd "clack-clack" action. I've yet to acquire one for my collection of .22 rifles so the hunt continues. Gary What model would that be? I have about 3 gill guns and I don't remember anything odd about their action. |
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Posted: 12/10/2022 11:55:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryHad to Google that one. I can see now why there aren’t any on GB! Bet they’re fun! |
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Posted: 12/11/2022 1:32:42 AM EDT
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I'm particularly fond of the Mendoza single shot action, have one rifle, but there are pistols as well, haven't seen one for more than 25 years.
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Posted: 12/11/2022 4:45:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Had to Google that one. I can see now why there aren’t any on GB! Bet they’re fun! Quote HistoryQuoted: Had to Google that one. I can see now why there aren’t any on GB! Bet they’re fun! If you like the Trejo, check out the Venus 22-2 machine pistol. There are as few or fewer of them Registered than the Trejo. And there are supposedly a handful of AR-7 rifles that were converted to full auto and Registered. MHO, YMMV, etc. |
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Posted: 12/12/2022 6:25:05 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What model would that be? I have about 3 gill guns and I don't remember anything odd about their action. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I was always interested in the Savage/Stevens/Springfield "gill guns" with the odd "clack-clack" action. I've yet to acquire one for my collection of .22 rifles so the hunt continues. Gary What model would that be? I have about 3 gill guns and I don't remember anything odd about their action. Savage Model 6 Stevens Model 87 & 87K Springfield Model 76 All of these rifles will fire .22 long rifle ammunition in semi auto mode but can also fire cartridges as a manual straight pull, locked breech bolt action by using the bolt handle. The manual capability allows the use of .22 long and .22 short cartridges. Gary |
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Posted: 12/12/2022 7:57:35 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What model would that be? I have about 3 gill guns and I don't remember anything odd about their action. The fact that the bolt doesn't close until you release the trigger. |
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Posted: 12/12/2022 8:40:34 AM EDT
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I'm considering buying a Ruger Mkii Target with 10"barrel.
It's long, heavy, and makes no sense. But I want it. LGS has a used, like new one w/3 mags and box for $500. It's stupid. I think I'm gonna buy it. |
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Posted: 12/12/2022 9:39:13 AM EDT
[#45]
I just bought a Rossi 62 SA on an auction Saturday. Fun little gun so far. Now do I send it off to get it threaded?
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Posted: 12/12/2022 11:41:25 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I just bought a Rossi 62 SA on an auction Saturday. Fun little gun so far. Now do I send it off to get it threaded? A challenge with tube magazine .22 rifles that one wants to use as a silencer host is how to manage load/reloading considering the potential interference of an installed silencer with the ammo push feed rod. For their .22 threaded barrel rifles, Henry implements a short, limited capacity magazine tube wherein the feed push rod is removed short of the muzzle. The "old school" approach was to mount the silencer using interrupted threads (for rapid mount and dismount) while keeping the full length mag tube. That is the approach I took for silencer use on a Mossberg 464 .22. (See photo posted above.) There have been gate load .22 tube mag rifles, but the .22 cartridge does not generally lend itself to that technology very well. Another approach is to use an asymmetric silencer sized so that with a half turn the "fat" side is up and the "thin" side is down for loading, and for shooting the silencer is rotated to where the "fat" side is down and the sights are usable. One could probably just use a slender silencer, but I'm not sure if any are made that are thin enough to provide clearance for the ammo push rod head. Best of luck. MHO, YMMV, etc. Be well. |
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Posted: 12/12/2022 1:14:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm considering buying a Ruger Mkii Target with 10"barrel. It's long, heavy, and makes no sense. But I want it. LGS has a used, like new one w/3 mags and box for $500. It's stupid. I think I'm gonna buy it. It was originally designed for IHMSA competition. |
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Posted: 12/12/2022 1:21:01 PM EDT
[#48]
Quote HistoryQuoted: A challenge with tube magazine .22 rifles that one wants to use as a silencer host is how to manage load/reloading considering the potential interference of an installed silencer with the ammo push feed rod. For their .22 threaded barrel rifles, Henry implements a short, limited capacity magazine tube wherein the feed push rod is removed short of the muzzle. The "old school" approach was to mount the silencer using interrupted threads (for rapid mount and dismount) while keeping the full length mag tube. That is the approach I took for silencer use on a Mossberg 464 .22. Their have been gate load .22 tube mag rifles, but the .22 cartridge does not generally lend itself to that technology very well. Another approach is to use an asymmetric silencer sized so that with a half turn the "fat" side is up and the "thin" side is down for loading, and for shooting the silencer is rotated to where the "fat" side is down and the sights are usable. One could probably just use a slender silencer, but I'm not sure if any are made that are thin enough to provide clearance for the ammo push rod head. Best of luck. MHO, YMMV, etc. Be well. I need to do some measuring. I bought a Salamander from ECCO. The 3/4” inch diameter may help but in not sure if it will clear this gun. |
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Posted: 12/12/2022 4:47:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: It was originally designed for IHMSA competition. I've done a little reading on it and it makes sense that's what it was designed for. I don't shoot IHMSA , but it's a neat piece.
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Posted: 12/12/2022 5:28:49 PM EDT
[#50]
My Volquartsen Summit has made a really fun suppressor host this year.
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