My grandfather's .22

[That_FNG]

So with my grandfather passing away last year my family has been cleaning out his house. Came across an old rifle. I’ll be honest I don’t know much about this one as I’m not into Winchester products so any info on what it is and what it’s worth is appreciated.



All I know so far is that it was made by Winchester, it says model 60A on the barrel, it’s chambered in 22 short/long/long rifle and the barrel is 23 inches long.
My grandfather was born in the early 20’s and grew up on a farm and this most likely was the gun he had as a boy and learned to shoot with.

 

[That_FNG]

Also it has no serial numbers as well so it definitely predates the GCA of 1968 act

 

[cgrutt]

60a 22 bolt only produced about 6000 between 1932 and 1939 so it's somewhat rare and collectible. The early versions 1932/33 had no finger groove on stock and are more collectible. Yours looks like later version. Is it 27" barrel? I'd say about $200 - $300 given condition.

 

[cgrutt]

BTW if it were my grandfathers I'd keep it.

 

[That_FNG]

60a 22 bolt only produced about 6000 between 1932 and 1939 so it's somewhat rare and collectible. The early versions 1932/33 had no finger groove on stock and are more collectible. Yours looks like later version. Is it 27" barrel? I'd say about $200 - $300 given condition.

The barrel measures 23 inches. When would you say it was made roughly? I’m learning more about my grandfather thru this now

 

[cgrutt]

After 33 but before 39

 

[That_FNG]

BTW if it were my grandfathers I'd keep it.

Well his son and daughters have first chance at it, then it gets offered to the grand children. Right now I’m trying to learn about it and see what a real world value would be. I might have to end up buying it from one of my aunts/uncles if they take it. My goal is to try and inherit as it is a tie to my grandfather and honestly the memory value it holds is priceless.

 

[1075tech]

https://www.gunvaluesboard.com/value-of-winchester-model-60a-439134.html

The Earliest Winchester .22 single shot bolt action Model 60A 22 short, long, or long rifle was the model 60A Sporter,the earliest it had a 23" barrel and No finger grooves on the stock,it was only made in 1932/33.The 60A was available in a Sporter or Target version.

 

[cgrutt]

23" barrel was early sporter. Possibly made 1932/33. Could be worth a bit more but honestly looks like pretty poor condition.

 

[Steal2B]

Looks just like all the Winchester 60A single shot bolt actions that were at the Barton and Brule scout summer camp ranges in the 60s.

 

[kev74]

I bet that stock would come out beautiful with a oil rubbed refinish. It looks like it was redone previously, so the damage to value is already done.

The bluing doesn't look too bad either.

 

[togmaster]

I have my grandfather's 60A. When I got it it was in really poor condition. I refinished the stock and had the metal blued in the late 70's. The thing still shoots like a laser and is one of my most prized possessions.

 

[218bee]

Here's a recent sale of a similar 60A on Gunbroker. Went 12 bids and Sold for $120.

 

[stokes]

I've got one that I was led to believe is from '38.It doesnt have the finger groove in the stock.I found it in a gun store for $75 back in about '98.Mine is one of the most accurate .22's I've ever shot with iron sights.

 

[MuttCat]

Oh the patina!
Seriously, if it was me, I'd refinish the thing...not much to it. But a good cleaning will still give you an interesting wall hanger. Hey, it was grandpa's, keep it in the family...pass it down the line.

 

[BDinPutnam]

I have no insight but I admit to curiosity as to what looks like pale blue paint at the end of the starboard side of the stock.

 

[Bommerr4570]

rem 39 very accurate keep on atv

 

[pramaglia]

I'd keep it and refinish it. I refinished my dad's 1936 Erma and it looks and shoots like a new gun. I even cold blued it and it looks great.