Arming the sobrinos, Winchester 67A

[El Tejon]

Friday I left the office a little early and hit a couple of gun stores. Being the good uncle of 4, soon to be 5, nephews that I am, I found a Winchester 67A, Junior Rifle, in pristine condition. Dealer wanted $225, I pled it down to $150 (and 40 hours community service, no, just kidding!).

After exercising and doing my chores (laundry, paying bills for the month *ugh*), I checked the library at the Alcazar for info on the Winchester 67A. Duncan Barnes book lists the 67 as being produced between '34 and '63 with about 330,000 made, with time off during WWII but gives nothing about the 67A.

I checked the rifle § and found aspen's thread, but was wondering if anyone knew when (years, number made) the 67A was produced? I want to know just so I can relate to the nephews whenever my brother lets me give the weapon to them.

TIA,

Tio Tejon

 

[Mike Hull]

I just saw one for sale here too(in the for sale forum) yesterday. Looked pretty good.

But after shipping it would have been the same price you paid. It was a lesser seen variation of barrel, and stock.

Edited to add; The gent responding on that add seems to know quite a bit about them. Here's the link.
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=132142

 

[El Tejon]

Thanks, Mike.

 

[El Tejon]

The old girl works. Dan Flory and I used the 67A to good effect Sunday by slaying dozens of steel critters.

Hits a bit high at 50, but I compensated by holding on the ram's leg and hitting his chest.

 

[Soap]

Its been a crazy week. Finally have the photos ready to go!

 

[El Tejon]

Thanks, Dan. Thank Mrs. Flory for use of her camera.

 

[anapex]

Nice little gun, I've been wanting to get one of the junior sizes for the pair of little guys I have running around here. Unfortunately the only 67s I can find around here are the full size ones! How do they compare size wise to the Crickett rifles?

 

[El Tejon]

anapex, cool, how old? My oldest nephew, Noah, turns 7 in June and Matt may let me give it to him. Can hardly wait.

I sold many Crickets back during undergrad and I can say that this Winchester is much heavier and feels bulkier. This is O.K. as Noah is extremely strong for his age and weight (all the boys are tall and skinny, were off the scale on that "Apgar" test at birth and very active as they live in the country). Matt put a chin up bar in the kitchen and the boys take turns hanging (working on pull ups) for fun before dinner.

As well, Matt wants to have him shoot off a bench and sandbag for a while to concentrate on sights and trigger and not worry about struggle with the weapon. A wise decision I believe, but I'm just the uncle.

I'm so excited. I can hardly wait for his birthday.