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MSGT-R · 03-13-2012, 03:14 PM

I'll be posting up the pictures as soon as I finish with the stock and reassemble. The cold blu went quite well. I had to because of surface rust. Bore was clean.

accident · 03-13-2012, 08:13 PM

The Stevens 15a yall are talking about sounds alot like the Win mdl 67 I own.It too has a cocking piece on the rear as many old s-shots did back then.It also has a split reciever so I can't mount a scope unless maybe a scout type above the reciever but I don't like that look.It's very accurate with the iron sights but I've always wondered how much better I could shoot it if it had a scope. Joe

Big Shrek · 03-13-2012, 08:44 PM

In that price range there are two serious Target rifles that come quickly to mind...
the Marlin 2000/2000-A/2000-L (three stock styles-bolt action)
http://www.gunknowledge.com/Firearms...rlin_2000L.jpg

and the Marlin 7000/7000T (semi-auto heavy target barrel, two stock styles)
http://www.gunknowledge.com/Firearms...rlin_7000t.jpg

CJ_56 · 03-14-2012, 03:26 AM

I've been looking for one of those Marlins for many years Shrek. If you know where I can find one I'd appreciate a heads up.

Buffalochip · 03-14-2012, 08:03 AM

The Remington Targetmasters are very nice, accurate, and affordable. I picked up a c. 1938 Model 41 for $100 and it is a tack driver--long and heavy barrel for a single shot. This model was only made for a couple years before being replaced by the Targetmaster 510 series.

One good thing about the single shots v. repeaters is that the barrels don't get "shot out" as quickly.

Curlyjoe_99 · 03-14-2012, 12:29 PM

+1 to buffalochip.

CJ_56 · 03-15-2012, 06:50 AM

I mentioned it before but Remington made a bunch of really good shooting rifles at one time or another. The Targetmaster was certainly in that bunch. There are others too. It's too bad what's become of a once great American firearms company. I hope they get things straightened out before it's too late. Then again my 870 shotgun I bought a few years ago has been nothing but great.

accident · 03-15-2012, 06:35 PM

I have 3 pawn shops I visit off and on.In the past couple years I've been looking for a target .22, I have yet to find even one target rifle on their shelves.One guy said they sell within a few days of setting them out. I'll have to be there at the right time.To come across a Rem for $100.00 like Buffalochip did is unimaginable.I like the Marlins Big Shrek talked about.Thanks to all for the info.I'll keep looking, who knows what I'll find! Joe

MSGT-R · 03-17-2012, 01:53 PM

Okay there Accident. Got the Stevens assembled and photographed.
No serial number, nor model number on the stamping except that it is a
".22 short, long or long rifle" Is this a 15A? Whatever it is, it's looking better than it ever was! Not bad for a 60+ year old rifle.

Now to go buy a butt plate for it.

CJ_56 · 03-17-2012, 02:20 PM

If that isn't a 15 series it's a twin of them. It's strange it doesn't have the model # though. It could be a youth rifle. They made some but I'm not exactly sure what they looked like. They were a lot like the 15's I hear except the barrels were shorter. Either way that rifle is a dead ringer for my 15-A except it looks a lot nicer.

mr.t7024 · 03-17-2012, 03:12 PM

The Mossberg 144ls is an awesome rifle!

Cliff

MSGT-R · 03-17-2012, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CJ_56

If that isn't a 15 series it's a twin of them. It's strange it doesn't have the model # though. It could be a youth rifle. They made some but I'm not exactly sure what they looked like. They were a lot like the 15's I hear except the barrels were shorter. Either way that rifle is a dead ringer for my 15-A except it looks a lot nicer.

Thanks. Three weekends of work. I'm working on a Kessler 12 gauge also.

My husband says that it was around his family as long as he can remember, and he's 66. It's a youth rifle; it's small for even me, and i'm 5'1".

Eventually, I'll get to Mom's Remington SA22. It's probably just as old if not older.

CJ_56 · 03-17-2012, 08:10 PM

Yeah I think that is the youth version if it's that small. Mine is clearly marked as a Model 15-A. I didn't know for sure if the other 15 series rifles were marked that way but the barrel on that rifle of yours looks shorter than mine. That doesn't mean it isn't a shooter of course. Savage made some excellent rifles back then and they make some now too.

Mine came from our neighbor who lived on the farm next to ours. He came to my grandmother's house for dinner every day of his life I guess. He always brought us stuff when I was a kid. I remember seeing the rifle I have in his house. It was his only rifle I think. It's the only one I ever saw. He left it to dad in his will and it was passed around the family for a while. I was too young to even shoot it when dad got it if that tells you anything. My brother used it for about 15 years and it was a very accurate rifle the whole time. It still is I guess. My brother moved out and didn't take the rifle so dad gave it to me when I was young and broke and couldn't afford my own firearms. He gave me that and a shotgun that came from my uncle through my other brother. It was also made in the early 50's. I wouldn't trade either of those guns for anything but I did give the shotgun to my daughter for HD at the house she lives in. It's a perfect gun for her. It's a 20 ga. Mossberg. I made her promise to give it to her kids someday.

Big Shrek · 03-18-2012, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CJ_56

I've been looking for one of those Marlins for many years Shrek. If you know where I can find one I'd appreciate a heads up.

So have I...everytime I find one, I'm broke at the time...LOL

Seen quite a few popping up on GB and a few other auction sites...just bad timing...

mr.t7024 · 03-18-2012, 09:47 AM

I forgot all about the rifles Big Shrek mentioned they are beauties also.

Cliff

03-13-2012, 03:14 PM	#26
MSGT-R Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 901	Re: info wanted on older .22lr Target rifles I'll be posting up the pictures as soon as I finish with the stock and reassemble. The cold blu went quite well. I had to because of surface rust. Bore was clean. __________________ If you suck, go back to the range.

03-13-2012, 08:13 PM	#27
accident V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: middle GA Posts: 364	Re: info wanted on older .22lr Target rifles The Stevens 15a yall are talking about sounds alot like the Win mdl 67 I own.It too has a cocking piece on the rear as many old s-shots did back then.It also has a split reciever so I can't mount a scope unless maybe a scout type above the reciever but I don't like that look.It's very accurate with the iron sights but I've always wondered how much better I could shoot it if it had a scope. Joe __________________ "The strongest reason for the people to retain the Right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in Government." Thomas Jefferson

03-13-2012, 08:44 PM	#28
Big Shrek Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NorthWest Florida Posts: 923	Re: info wanted on older .22lr Target rifles In that price range there are two serious Target rifles that come quickly to mind... the Marlin 2000/2000-A/2000-L (three stock styles-bolt action) http://www.gunknowledge.com/Firearms...rlin_2000L.jpg and the Marlin 7000/7000T (semi-auto heavy target barrel, two stock styles) http://www.gunknowledge.com/Firearms...rlin_7000t.jpg __________________ Marlin Specialist Calico Specialist A gun should be a tool in the hands of a deadly weapon, not a deadly weapon in the hands of a tool. Last edited by Big Shrek; 03-13-2012 at 08:45 PM..

03-14-2012, 03:26 AM	#29
CJ_56 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: SE Ohio Posts: 391	Re: info wanted on older .22lr Target rifles I've been looking for one of those Marlins for many years Shrek. If you know where I can find one I'd appreciate a heads up.

03-14-2012, 08:03 AM	#30
Buffalochip Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 754	Re: info wanted on older .22lr Target rifles The Remington Targetmasters are very nice, accurate, and affordable. I picked up a c. 1938 Model 41 for $100 and it is a tack driver--long and heavy barrel for a single shot. This model was only made for a couple years before being replaced by the Targetmaster 510 series. One good thing about the single shots v. repeaters is that the barrels don't get "shot out" as quickly.

03-14-2012, 12:29 PM	#31
Curlyjoe_99 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 120	Re: info wanted on older .22lr Target rifles +1 to buffalochip.

03-15-2012, 06:50 AM	#32
CJ_56 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: SE Ohio Posts: 391	Re: info wanted on older .22lr Target rifles I mentioned it before but Remington made a bunch of really good shooting rifles at one time or another. The Targetmaster was certainly in that bunch. There are others too. It's too bad what's become of a once great American firearms company. I hope they get things straightened out before it's too late. Then again my 870 shotgun I bought a few years ago has been nothing but great.

03-15-2012, 06:35 PM	#33
accident V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: middle GA Posts: 364	Re: info wanted on older .22lr Target rifles I have 3 pawn shops I visit off and on.In the past couple years I've been looking for a target .22, I have yet to find even one target rifle on their shelves.One guy said they sell within a few days of setting them out. I'll have to be there at the right time.To come across a Rem for $100.00 like Buffalochip did is unimaginable.I like the Marlins Big Shrek talked about.Thanks to all for the info.I'll keep looking, who knows what I'll find! Joe __________________ "The strongest reason for the people to retain the Right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in Government." Thomas Jefferson

03-17-2012, 01:53 PM	#34
MSGT-R Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 901	Re: info wanted on older .22lr Target rifles Okay there Accident. Got the Stevens assembled and photographed. No serial number, nor model number on the stamping except that it is a ".22 short, long or long rifle" Is this a 15A? Whatever it is, it's looking better than it ever was! Not bad for a 60+ year old rifle. Now to go buy a butt plate for it. Attached Images __________________ If you suck, go back to the range. Last edited by MSGT-R; 03-17-2012 at 01:55 PM..

03-17-2012, 02:20 PM	#35
CJ_56 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: SE Ohio Posts: 391	Re: info wanted on older .22lr Target rifles If that isn't a 15 series it's a twin of them. It's strange it doesn't have the model # though. It could be a youth rifle. They made some but I'm not exactly sure what they looked like. They were a lot like the 15's I hear except the barrels were shorter. Either way that rifle is a dead ringer for my 15-A except it looks a lot nicer.

03-17-2012, 03:12 PM	#36
mr.t7024 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Near a brook & pond in Ma Posts: 734	Re: info wanted on older .22lr Target rifles The Mossberg 144ls is an awesome rifle! Cliff

03-17-2012, 08:10 PM	#38
CJ_56 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: SE Ohio Posts: 391	Re: info wanted on older .22lr Target rifles Yeah I think that is the youth version if it's that small. Mine is clearly marked as a Model 15-A. I didn't know for sure if the other 15 series rifles were marked that way but the barrel on that rifle of yours looks shorter than mine. That doesn't mean it isn't a shooter of course. Savage made some excellent rifles back then and they make some now too. Mine came from our neighbor who lived on the farm next to ours. He came to my grandmother's house for dinner every day of his life I guess. He always brought us stuff when I was a kid. I remember seeing the rifle I have in his house. It was his only rifle I think. It's the only one I ever saw. He left it to dad in his will and it was passed around the family for a while. I was too young to even shoot it when dad got it if that tells you anything. My brother used it for about 15 years and it was a very accurate rifle the whole time. It still is I guess. My brother moved out and didn't take the rifle so dad gave it to me when I was young and broke and couldn't afford my own firearms. He gave me that and a shotgun that came from my uncle through my other brother. It was also made in the early 50's. I wouldn't trade either of those guns for anything but I did give the shotgun to my daughter for HD at the house she lives in. It's a perfect gun for her. It's a 20 ga. Mossberg. I made her promise to give it to her kids someday.

03-18-2012, 09:47 AM	#40
mr.t7024 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Near a brook & pond in Ma Posts: 734	Re: info wanted on older .22lr Target rifles I forgot all about the rifles Big Shrek mentioned they are beauties also. Cliff