Classic American Rimfires?

KodeFore · Jan 27, 2013

I would like to know what folks here consider the classic american made rimfires?

"Classic" for me means something that has been around a long time or maybe has had a major Impact on the shooting scene, something that still appeals to many shooters today.

I am going start things off with the Marlin 39, Remington 572, and Marlin 60. These are guns I own & love shooting. I have never had a ruger 10/22 but I think that should be on the list. ( If I can ever find a a takedown model I might jump on that bandwagon)

So what do you think?

rcmodel · Jan 27, 2013

If the Browning SA22 isn't on the list, it darn well should be.

It has been in continous production longer then any other .22 rifle made.

I'd have to throw in the Winchester 9422 also.
It was as good as it gets when they were still being made.

And the gool old Winchester 1890/06/62A pumps.

They sold a boatload of them over the years too.

rc

TexasPatriot.308 · Jan 27, 2013

by that definition, mine aint a classic but I have had a Sears & Roebuck (made by Marlin) single shot for over 50 years, I can still shoot a snake in the head (cottonmouths in the water) with the iron sights at up to 50 yards, no problem...the rifle is beat up and I still love it.

content · Jan 27, 2013

Hello friends and neighbors // The Marlin 1897 ,used by Annie Oakley,or the later 39 (as stated)would be high on the list.

From personal use, starting in Boy Scouts, my choice is the Winchester 69 or 69A bolt action.

loose noose · Jan 27, 2013

Stevens Favorite, I've got one and truly love it, it belonged to my grandpa, as well as my dad, and still shoots accurate.

natman · Jan 27, 2013

Winchester 52
Marlin 39
Winchester 69a (first gun I ever fired)

stan rose · Jan 27, 2013

I not as long on the earth as some of the other members, but my "classic" .22lr accumulation consist of Winchester 62, 69a, 9422, and a Remington single shot Target Master that my grand father got for Christmas in the late 1920s. All are a lot of fun to shoot.
And I forgot about an old "salt wood" Browning T-bolt I got from my uncle. They may not be as prevalent as some other models, but I think it's a classic.

Boattale · Jan 27, 2013

The Remington 51_ series of bolt rifles is in there. I think 77/22 is as well.

Furncliff · Jan 27, 2013

Marlin 39...in production for 100+ years. The best selling lever rimfire in the world.

Marlin 60... more than 11,000,000 sold.

WoodchuckAssassin · Jan 27, 2013

My dad's Remington Scoremaster .22 is still the gold standard for me. He's had it for 50 years, is STILL the only .22 he owns, and drives tacks all day long.

My Ruger 10/22 shoots very nice nickel size groups at 50 yards, but the old Scoremaster will never be touched in terms of quality, and down-right good looks!

soonerfan85 · Jan 27, 2013

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Remington Model 12 Gallery Special slide action, for those of us that are old enough to remember when shooting galleries used real .22 rifles.

The Winchester slide actions rifles with external hammer.

The Ruger Mark series pistols.

Rembrandt · Jan 27, 2013

Winchester 52's......about as American Classic as John Wayne.

Nasty · Jan 28, 2013

The Remington "Nylon"...the very first of plastic firearms. Millions still in use today...this is mine dating back to a birthday in 1967.

Jackal · Jan 28, 2013

Any Remington 500 series and Mossberg 40 series.

ironworkerwill · Jan 28, 2013

Savage 99 gets my vote

tuj · Jan 28, 2013

Remington 40X and Kimber 82G.

ColtPythonElite · Jan 28, 2013

Remington Model 37 and 40x.

DrawDn · Jan 28, 2013

Winchester's 52, 69, & 9422.
Remingtons 511, 541, & 581.
Browning T-Bolt & SA22.
Marlin 39.
Ruger 10/22, 77/22.
Springfield 1922.

Abel · Jan 28, 2013

The Winchester 190 & 290

...and the 255 too!

Joe I · Jan 28, 2013

I guess it depends on what facet of the shooting sports you're into.

For me, the Remington 37 and 40X, and the Winchester 52 represent the high point of American target rifles.

The 10/22 is probably the most-accessorized .22 out there. Frankly I don't care for them in out-of-the-box condition, but you can certainly make something out of them with aftermarket parts.

If I had to pick an overall favorite, it would be the Marlin 39. Well-balanced, good accuracy, classic looks, beautiful wood-to-metal fit, perfectly weighted for an all-day carry.

Deltaboy1984 · Jan 28, 2013

Jackal said:
Any Remington 500 series and Mossberg 40 series.

This I love my 512 .

ColtPythonElite · Jan 28, 2013

Joe I said:
I guess it depends on what facet of the shooting sports you're into.

For me, the Remington 37 and 40X, and the Winchester 52 represent the high point of American target rifles.

The 10/22 is probably the most-accessorized .22 out there. Frankly I don't care for them in out-of-the-box condition, but you can certainly make something out of them with aftermarket parts.

If I had to pick an overall favorite, it would be the Marlin 39. Well-balanced, good accuracy, classic looks, beautiful wood-to-metal fit, perfectly weighted for an all-day carry.

The 37, 40x, and 52 are the high point of American target rifles. They cost a lot now, but also cost a lot when new. They were and still are worth it.

Cocked & Locked · Jan 28, 2013

Marlin 39/39A

SwampWolf · Jan 28, 2013

Winchester Model 77 and, of course, my first gun-the Winchester Model 67.

forindooruseonly · Jan 28, 2013

My personal favorites are the Winchester 52 and the Winchester 63.

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