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Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this awesome semi-automatic rifle today for a penny start auction, this is the Winchester 74!
This example was produced in 1940, the second year of production!
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This example was produced in 1940, the second year of production!
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SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 74
Serial: 65731
Date of Manufacture: 1940
Caliber: .22 Short
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 24"
Optics/Sights: Blade front with peep rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth walnut
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Introduced in 1939, the Winchester Model 74 is an intriguing self-loading rimfire. The receiver is built on an 8.5-inch-long steel tube. An inch in diameter, the tubular receiver houses a simple blowback-operated bolt and is fed by a tubular magazine housed in the buttstock.
Unlike most vintage semiautomatic rimfire rifles, the Model 74 allows the bolt to be removed from the rear of the receiver, enabling easy maintenance and allowing the bore to be cleaned from the rear. These rifles can be spotted from a distance because of the squared-off rear of the action, which gives them a look nearly akin to the “humpback” appearance of the classic Browning Auto-5 shotgun.
Uniquely, the safety is a flat, knurl-ended crossbolt dovetailed into the top of the receiver. A petite charging handle rides in a slot machined into the left rear of the action, in a very ergonomic position. Situated directly above the trigger, its placement allows a right-handed shooter to simply rotate the shooting hand at the wrist, snick the charging handle rearward with a hooked forefinger, and let it drop to chamber a round. Model 74s are uncommon, if not rare, and are known for their idiosyncrasies and for their accuracy.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: 74
Serial: 65731
Date of Manufacture: 1940
Caliber: .22 Short
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 24"
Optics/Sights: Blade front with peep rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth walnut
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Introduced in 1939, the Winchester Model 74 is an intriguing self-loading rimfire. The receiver is built on an 8.5-inch-long steel tube. An inch in diameter, the tubular receiver houses a simple blowback-operated bolt and is fed by a tubular magazine housed in the buttstock.
Unlike most vintage semiautomatic rimfire rifles, the Model 74 allows the bolt to be removed from the rear of the receiver, enabling easy maintenance and allowing the bore to be cleaned from the rear. These rifles can be spotted from a distance because of the squared-off rear of the action, which gives them a look nearly akin to the “humpback” appearance of the classic Browning Auto-5 shotgun.
Uniquely, the safety is a flat, knurl-ended crossbolt dovetailed into the top of the receiver. A petite charging handle rides in a slot machined into the left rear of the action, in a very ergonomic position. Situated directly above the trigger, its placement allows a right-handed shooter to simply rotate the shooting hand at the wrist, snick the charging handle rearward with a hooked forefinger, and let it drop to chamber a round. Model 74s are uncommon, if not rare, and are known for their idiosyncrasies and for their accuracy.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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