Bert H: Winchester model 67 .22

35 Whelen

Got a couple questions for you.[:)]

What type of bluing process was used on the Model 67 single shot .22 at the factory?

I picked one up for a great price, but it's in pretty sad shape overall (missing at least one part, rusty, stock is scratched, etc).

I'd like to restore it, or have it restored, the proper way. I can handle the stock work, but I don't want to bother with cold blue on the metal.



Also....I've done a search here trying to figure out if there is any way to date it. Of course, it has no serial numbers, which goes with everything I've read here. The only thing I can find is a small oval-shaped proofmark over the chamber.

Is there any definitive way to figure out when they were made?

Thanks.[:)]

Bert H.

Hello 35WC,

The Model 67/67A was in production from April 1934 to December 1963. During that time it underwent a fair number of minor production changes. It was in January of 1938 that it transitioned from Model "67" to "67A"

I am unsure as to the exact type of bluing method and formula that Winchester used on the early Model 67 rifles, but I suspect that it was rust blue. The later made 67A rifles I believe were immersion blued (hot salt).

Herb House wrote a very detailed reference book that covers the Model 67/67A (as well as all of the other .22 caliber single shot rifles)... "To The Dreams of Youth WINCHESTER .22 Caliber Single Shot Rifle". It is by far the best reference source that exists for the topic at hand.

35 Whelen

Thanks again, sir![:)]

countryfarmer

Bert H, Were the 67A marked as such or were they still just marked as a 67? I picked one up today in good shape and was wondering.

edit: Ok after reading some of the other postings I think I have a first year rifle. It has the finger grooves in the forearm.

GuvamintCheese

quote:Originally posted by countryfarmer
Bert H, Were the 67A marked as such or were they still just marked as a 67? I picked one up today in good shape and was wondering.

edit: Ok after reading some of the other postings I think I have a first year rifle. It has the finger grooves in the forearm.
The groove would mean a first year, if its not in great shape though, it wont fetch much more than any other 67.

Bert H.

quote:Originally posted by countryfarmer
Bert H, Were the 67A marked as such or were they still just marked as a 67? I picked one up today in good shape and was wondering.

edit: Ok after reading some of the other postings I think I have a first year rifle. It has the finger grooves in the forearm.


In answer to your question, Yes, the Model 67A was marked "67A".

With finger grooves, your Model 67 was manufactured no later than February 1935.