Just found one of these while cleaning my basement... looking for info and found your video. Good timing! Was inherited and now I am going clean it and see what I can do with it.
That rifle looks damn good for 90 years old, a testament to how well it was treated. I wouldn't restore it. One of the reasons that I collect vintage .22s is that honest old patina.
I had a great uncle that owned a Winchester 72 bolt action 22LR. Tube fed,no serial number and made around the mid 50's to early 60's. It was the first rifle I ever shot.
I'm about to get a 66C. It was my grandfathers, then my dads, and soon to be mine (Dad has dementia and my mom wants it out of her house). My Dad absolutely loves this gun and claims that it is incredibly accurate, "Straightest shooting .22 I've ever shot." It's unfortunately got a broken piece, if I remember it may be one of the extractors. Hoping I can find some parts for it and take it to the range sometime. Would love to be able to experience this straight shooting rifle, the same as my Dad and his Dad did. Getting sentimental thinking about it.
I love to hear about firearms being passed down through the generations. I hope you get to see it get passed on to your grandchild someday. Check with Numrich for any replacement parts. Good luck, have fun and be safe!
I wish this one had been marked with a model number, sure would have saved me a little work. Oh well, I learned a little something along the way. I hope you get to enjoy it for many, many years to come. Thanks for watching!
Nice to see the other choices my Grandfather had when he choose A Remington M34. I think the design is neat, but also that he chose right. Funny thing is there is a lot of literature on the Remington M34 that claim it was the ONLY 22 tube fed bolt action that fed Shorts, Long, and Long Rifle.
There were a lot of different choices back in the day. I'd love to have one of each! I'm not familiar with the M34, but with a little luck, I might be some day! Thanks for watching!
I have one that was my dad's and I could drive a nail from 25 to 30 yards. You say it's ot worth much but to .e it's more valuable than my hunting rifle. Thank you for this video
I always keep my eyes peeled for those old rifles. It'd be nice to get ahold of every version of a particular model. I believe the were at least 5 versions of the 66. Thanks for watching!
I have a Steven’s model 15. Looks like the same rifle but without the magazine tube, single shot. The family story is my father got it at Montgomery Wards in 1939. For the astronomical price of $3.00!
With my luck, I'd get a really chatty one and never get any sleep. Yeah, there are probably a few really nice hunting stories, within all the scratches on that stock. If it is originally from around my area, I'd say it's put a few rabbit and squirrel on a table. Thanks for watching!
Good to see ya inside, out of the rain and the blueberry patch. Pretty nice groups for that vintage. Probably all in the shooters hands........... right? JimE
There were lots of them made back in the day. Many of them sold in the local hardware store or even ordered through the Sears catalog and shipped to the house. I've heard lots of stories about cleaning out granddads house after he passed and now someone has an old rifle they know nothing about. Those old rifles had character and were works of real craftsmanship. I'd like to see them all survive and be passed down to the next generation. (or to me!, Lol) I hope you can get out and enjoy yours from time to time. Thanks for watching!
Nice. I have the "Buckhorn Rifle" I can't fully read the stamp. 56 or 66b, would you possibly know the answer? Got some grief in the comments about it🙄
In 1971 this was the first rifle I ever fired. I was 6. Grand dad loved to take me out plinking. I got the rifle after he died. This week I took “the works” off of the stock and refinished the stock with a darker stain. I did clean the action but I didn’t remove any pins. I was afraid of springs going flying. The only thing that bugs me about this Rifle is the safety. If the safety is on and the tigger is pulled and then the safety is disengaged? The rifle will go off without anything touching the tigger. I will always assume that this rifle doesn’t have a safety. I suppose the ring that is the safety, that traps the tigger could be removed?
I hope you get to pass it on to someone, someday. Those family heirlooms can bring back some really good memories. There were several older firearms that had the same issue. I'm not sure what you could do to prevent that from happening but being aware of it is a step in the right direction. Thanks for watching!
Just found one of these while cleaning my basement... looking for info and found your video. Good timing! Was inherited and now I am going clean it and see what I can do with it.
I hope everything is in great shape. Good luck and enjoy?
Exactly the same in my case
It's beautiful. Well loved and not abused. I hope it lives as such another 80+ years. Such a jewel.
The grouping was awesome. A little high and to the right isn't bad. Could say the same about myself on occasion. 😂😂😂
LOL! It should be well taken care of as long as its in my possession. It may even get a nice refinish someday. Thanks for watching!
That rifle looks damn good for 90 years old, a testament to how well it was treated. I wouldn't restore it. One of the reasons that I collect vintage .22s is that honest old patina.
Some people take care of them, some don't! Thanks for watching!
I had a great uncle that owned a Winchester 72 bolt action 22LR. Tube fed,no serial number and made around the mid 50's to early 60's. It was the first rifle I ever shot.
Those old rifles are memory makers, that's one of the things I love about them. Thanks for watching!
I'm about to get a 66C. It was my grandfathers, then my dads, and soon to be mine (Dad has dementia and my mom wants it out of her house). My Dad absolutely loves this gun and claims that it is incredibly accurate, "Straightest shooting .22 I've ever shot." It's unfortunately got a broken piece, if I remember it may be one of the extractors. Hoping I can find some parts for it and take it to the range sometime. Would love to be able to experience this straight shooting rifle, the same as my Dad and his Dad did. Getting sentimental thinking about it.
I love to hear about firearms being passed down through the generations. I hope you get to see it get passed on to your grandchild someday. Check with Numrich for any replacement parts. Good luck, have fun and be safe!
I have a Stevens 66B. Says so on the top of the barrel. It was my dads. I still shoot it a couple times a year. Great rifles. Thanks for the video.
I wish this one had been marked with a model number, sure would have saved me a little work. Oh well, I learned a little something along the way. I hope you get to enjoy it for many, many years to come. Thanks for watching!
Nice to see the other choices my Grandfather had when he choose A Remington M34. I think the design is neat, but also that he chose right. Funny thing is there is a lot of literature on the Remington M34 that claim it was the ONLY 22 tube fed bolt action that fed Shorts, Long, and Long Rifle.
There were a lot of different choices back in the day. I'd love to have one of each! I'm not familiar with the M34, but with a little luck, I might be some day! Thanks for watching!
I have one that was my dad's and I could drive a nail from 25 to 30 yards. You say it's ot worth much but to .e it's more valuable than my hunting rifle. Thank you for this video
I agree there are some things that are worth more than their monetary value. Enjoy that old rifle my friend! Thanks for watching!
Thanks for another fun video. I have a Steven's Buckhorn 66b tube fed, it's a good shooting rifle.
I always keep my eyes peeled for those old rifles. It'd be nice to get ahold of every version of a particular model. I believe the were at least 5 versions of the 66. Thanks for watching!
Good video. nice to see you Richard.
Thanks, you too!
Great info on these old 22s.
Glad you like them! Thanks for watching!
Great video, fun to watch. Reminds me of my Savage Model C, probably a similar vintage.
Could be. There were lots of cool old rifles back then. Thanks for watching!
I have a Steven’s model 15. Looks like the same rifle but without the magazine tube, single shot. The family story is my father got it at Montgomery Wards in 1939. For the astronomical price of $3.00!
I really like those old Stevens. I have one or two that I still haven't done videos on, yet. Thanks for watching!
That’s a really cool old rifle! Thanks for sharing ‼️🍻
Thank you for watching!
Nice one, Richard! Sure would be cool if those old guns could talk.
With my luck, I'd get a really chatty one and never get any sleep. Yeah, there are probably a few really nice hunting stories, within all the scratches on that stock. If it is originally from around my area, I'd say it's put a few rabbit and squirrel on a table. Thanks for watching!
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Good to see ya inside, out of the rain and the blueberry patch.
Pretty nice groups for that vintage. Probably all in the shooters hands........... right? JimE
It's always nice to get in a little plinking. I'm thinking I just got lucky, but that shooting rest sure helps out. Thanks for watching JimE!
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview Good to see ya up early to get the farm chores done.😊 JimE
@@JimE6243 got to let the chickens out and get them fed.
seems like everyone had a Steven's "hand me down", from Grandpa. Mine is a Model 73
There were lots of them made back in the day. Many of them sold in the local hardware store or even ordered through the Sears catalog and shipped to the house. I've heard lots of stories about cleaning out granddads house after he passed and now someone has an old rifle they know nothing about. Those old rifles had character and were works of real craftsmanship. I'd like to see them all survive and be passed down to the next generation. (or to me!, Lol)
I hope you can get out and enjoy yours from time to time.
Thanks for watching!
Nice. I have the "Buckhorn Rifle" I can't fully read the stamp. 56 or 66b, would you possibly know the answer? Got some grief in the comments about it🙄
I THINK it would be a 66B if it's the "Buckhorn Rifle"
Don't know if this will help you but I have a 56C that is roll-marked "Buckhorn Rifle". The model number is deeply marked so no question on that.
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview thanks I appreciate that 🙏
@rencleavus5213 thank you sir! I appreciate that 🙏
@@chrislang5659 Absolutely!
Would you consider doing a review on the naa 22 magnum mini master possibly?🤔
I don't want to say "no", but I'm really interested in the NAA Ranger II. The "Schofield Style" mini revolver.
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview that's a very interesting one I gotta agree😁
Look forward to seeing it in action one day:)
In 1971 this was the first rifle I ever fired. I was 6. Grand dad loved to take me out plinking. I got the rifle after he died. This week I took “the works” off of the stock and refinished the stock with a darker stain. I did clean the action but I didn’t remove any pins. I was afraid of springs going flying. The only thing that bugs me about this Rifle is the safety. If the safety is on and the tigger is pulled and then the safety is disengaged? The rifle will go off without anything touching the tigger. I will always assume that this rifle doesn’t have a safety. I suppose the ring that is the safety, that traps the tigger could be removed?
I hope you get to pass it on to someone, someday. Those family heirlooms can bring back some really good memories.
There were several older firearms that had the same issue. I'm not sure what you could do to prevent that from happening but being aware of it is a step in the right direction.
Thanks for watching!
Agrupa muito bem esse rifle.
Com certeza que sim, até me surpreendeu! Obrigado por assistir!
its an A i'm sure i have a 66C...love it its a 1939
You are probably correct. Thanks for watching!
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Thanks ✌
Man they don't make them like they used to anymore
They sure don't. Somebody kept the bore on this one in very nice condition. Thanks for watching!
Ta know i love wood these new ones might be weather proofe but just aren't pretty as a good wood stock
Oh, I couldn't agree more! Thanks for watching!
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Thanks! 👍👍