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Winchester model 77
waltermoe
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I have my grandfather's old .22, a Winchester model 77 and I can't seem to figure out how to lock the bolt back for cleaning and such. I purchased a reproduction of the original manual online but this didn't seem to give me accurate information about locking the bolt back. The manual says to slide the bolt back then depress the hold open button and slowly let the bolt go forward and it will lock the bolt open. The thing is that the rifle I have does not have a button where the manual shows one. This is kind of confusing to me because it is a Winchester model 77 but it doesn't have the hold open mechanism that the manual says it should have. Does anyone out there have any experience with this model?
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
Comments
I never shot one. With the bulk crap 22 ammo today I think a single shot would be a better plan. I liked the Remington Nylon 66 (that rifle never jammed on me) but the stock sights are crude. The Winchester 63 was nice. The Browning 22 Autoloader is nice too. Ruger's 10-22 is OK, the takedown might be interesting. Tons of aftermarket stuff for them.
3/8 tip-off isn't the strongest scope mount IMHO.
I much prefer the all milled steel on my 121 Remington or my Winchester 1906.
Triggers are not very good, but still good plinkers. Nice walnut and blued finish.
There are large and small ejection ports, and some have I believe loaded chamber indicators. Both of mine are large port without indicators.
I like their full size and nice metal finish. I like the steel receiver and barrel profile. I do not like the plastic trigger guards, but they do not detract much from the overall appearance of the rifles. I like the bolt-hold-open devices on the early versions (pre-serial numbered vintage I think).
I think they are nice rifles, perhaps a bit overlooked.