Caliber. I am in hunt for correct ,218 magazine. The latter is likely one of the strongest actions offered for this cartridge; one that would allow pursuing the Bees true potential. A while back I purchased this Winchester Model 43 in .218 Bee, without doing a great deal of research on it. Some of his rifles I intend to keep and some I intend to sell. Bolt action rifle made from 1949 -1957 in both. My grandfathers Model 43 .22 Hornet, s/n 32664A was passed down to me awhile back. Is it a Standard or a Special Model 43 rifle? I have attached pictures of the two bolt types. with nice wood all matching. Hope I havent beat it up! Nonetheless, this was a super cool thread, Bert! Can you tell me if your rifle is a Standard, or a Special? Just today, I was lucky enough to be the winning bidder on a Model 43 in .22 Hornet this afternoon. This rifle is in good condition and comes with one magazine and Weaver style scope bases. You must be a subscriber to see the full article. It is a 218 Bee and a standard rifle. Winchester Model 43 Rifle. WINCHESTER MODEL 43 CALIBER 218 BEE WITH WEAVER SCOPE 4 POWER. So Inherited a nice Model 43 in 218 Bee along with others but this one has peeked my interest more than others, so a few notes after reading this. Id also like to get an idea of the value of the rifle; but Ill hold off on that question until Ive gone through it and can produce some quality photos and an evaluation of its condition. My Model 43 22 Hornet loves the Remington 45-gr HP factory load the best, and shoots 1/2-inch groups @100 yards with it. More difficult to find Winchester model chambered for the .218 Bee cartridge. Come join the discussion about optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! with nice wood all matching. -Mags are new and are brand new in packaging. Brand New. It has been locked up in his gun safe for decades and appears to be in extremely nice condition. A serial number in the 600 699 range puts its production in June of 1948. As long as you stick with factory loaded ammo, it should not be an issue unless it already has developed excessive head space problems. Im intrigued by this thread. Chambered for .218 Bee, .22 Hornet, .25-20 Win. WINCHESTER MODEL 70 HOOD PRE 64 30-06 308 375 SPRING STEEL WINCHESTER HOOD, Winchester 92 94 43 1873 Rear Sight & Elevator- Model 94 Lever Action- 21168B, Winchester Model 43 22 Caliber Hornet Bolt Handle, Winchester Model 43 22 Hornet Magazine Catch, Winchester Model 43 Caliber 22 Hornet Rifle Safety Lever, Winchester Model 43 Caliber 22 Hornet Extractor Set, WINCHESTER MODEL 43 SAFETY PREOWNED GOOD USABLE CONDITION, Winchester model 43, .22 Hornet Rifle, Extractor, #1743, W-714, WINCHESTER MODEL 43 - "RIGHT" EXTRACTOR. Mac, I plan to keep them together with the rifle at the moment. Bolt action rifle made from 1949-1957 in both standard and deluxe grade. I ended up walking away with three rifles today! Thanks Bert. Click here for more information. I would be interested in reading this article where can I find it, I have a model 43 .22 hornet with a high serial number I am also searching for a clip. There was some question about the accuracy of the .218 Bee as compared to the .222,[citation needed] but that was likely due to the difference of inherent accuracy between the bolt-actions rifles commonly chambered for the .222 and the lever-actions commonly chambered for the .218 Bee. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. You are considering a vintage Winchester Model 43 Barrel -- it's chambered for 218 Bee. Please note that we have limited each caliber to 5-Boxes per order. [emailprotected] said ECOM00050823. Approx. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. Bert (just to the south of you in western Washington), Drew said I will look forward to seeing the pictures of it. What is the last digit on the serial number? Smooth action and weighted just right to be a range gun or field gun. Serial number 19257A was manufactured in February 1950. Its in really nice shape its serial is 667 and as far as I know its standard model. The DOM was 6/23/148. SERIAL NUMBER 20669A WANT TO PURCHASE CALL SHOP 716-941-3946 .Click for more info. 1 single shot in the Bee. At that time, Winchester did not drill & tap the receiver for mounting a scope, which means that your grandfather had it altered aftermarket. Based upon reading this forum and date site, appears to have been manufactured in 1950 (what month?) Nevada Paul said Serial #10719. It has 2 magazines. standard and deluxe grade. Im intrigued by this thread. Seriously, what is more fun than hunting varmints with classic rifles, chambered in classic cartridges? Im certain I can figure it out but, before I get to disassembling it, Id really like to have a look at the owners manual. Similar to a Silver Grey Squirrel, but lived in the ground. Modern rifle options were introduced by Marlin and Browning as late as 1989 (also lever guns) and Ruger chambered their No. Winchester did not begin drilling & tapping them for mounting a scoped until October of 1950. As a varmint shooter who spends a lot of time under a hot sun, I find newer temperature-insensitive formulas give me peace of mind. cartridge. It offers 30 percent more case capacity and a more than 100 feet per second (fps) improvement in velocity, despite lower established operating pressures. The tendency with smaller varmint rounds like the Bee is to push maximum, ammunition left in a hot sun or truck cab inviting a stuck case or locked bolt. Other than my GREAT GREAT Grandfathers Winchester 30/30 (and his original saddle scabbard stamped 1882) I have not owned another Winchester until today. Forum. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. This hinges on the fact that, again like the Hornet, the Bee is just flat-out fun to shoot, producing negligible recoil and tolerable muzzle report. I have always wanted a .218 Bee, but wasn't sure on what to look for, so I settled for this one. Any additional info you could provide would be appreciated. I will assume that you missed a digit in the serial number with the correct number, I can pin down the month & year it was manufactured. Speer's 40-grain Spire SP required a long jump SN#17086A, MFG: 1949 Estimate, MFG: 1948-53, Deluxe Models Very Rare. I havent been here long so not sure if you guys give approx values but I would estimate to be in VG 98% condition. A good choice for Winchester collectors or .218 Bee fans. If you read the article that I wrote (in the Spring 2016 Collector magazine), it explains the Model 43 production history in better detail. That being said, I dont want to restore the rifle if it does some crazy thing to the value! 2-Pack Winchester Model 43 218 BEE 5 RDS Magazine Mag Mags Made in the USA! I have attached pictures showing the different contour of the two. It came off of a ladys fathers boat. Im traveling and a long way from home. I have a collection of about 50 of them. A great read here and thought you needed a new data point and to bump this up since the last post was April of 22. Is it a standard or a Special rifle? WE DO ACCEPT CURIOS& COLLECTORS LICENCE ON ALL FIREARMS THAT ARE 50 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER, OR FIREARMS THAT ARE LATER MANUFACTURE AND ARE ON THE BATF CURIO LIST. Winchester Model 43 .22 Hornet 4 RD Round Blued Steel Magazine Triple K 632M Hover to zoom Shop with confidence eBay Money Back Guarantee Get the item you ordered or get your money back. $47.50. If yours are correct would you be interested in selling one? Though I have plenty of varmint rifles hanging around (.204 Ruger Thomson Single Bull, .223 Remington AR Bushmaster, .22-250 Ruger M77 Bull.) Celebrating and maintaining Americas heritage. The Model 43 was only in production from May 1948 through December 1953. Is this a desirable/sought after rifle? Guns Rifles Winchester Rifles Modern Bolt Auto Single Other Bolt Action WINCHESTER MODEL DELUXE CALIBER BEE | 764 | 202 | Lc | 109.3885ms, WINCHESTER MODEL 43 DELUXE CALIBER 218 BEE, WINCHESTER MODEL 43 DELUXE CALIBER 218 BEE. The Winchester Model 43 Special Rifle version, used for testing here, includes a 24-inch round, proof-steel barrel measuring .56-inch at the muzzle, select walnut stock with checkered pistol grip and forend and steel butt plate. Winchester continued to catalog them through 1957 to sell remaining stock on hand. Winchester Model 43 Parts | Numrich Gun Parts Manufacturers Winchester Rifles 43 Winchester Rifles 43 Parts List Sort by: Show Available 0 Schematic w/ Parts List 1 Front Sight 2 Breech Bolt Sleeve 3 Breech Bolt Sleeve Pin 4 Barrel 5 / 6 Breech Bolt 7 Breech Bolt Plug 8 Breech Bolt Cocking Sleeve 9 Buttplate 10 Buttplate Screw 11 Extractor, Left 12 WINCHESTER MODEL 43 CALIBER 218 BEE. It is really easy to identify a factory drilled & tapped Model 43 from one that was not. Weaver K6 optics are clear. Model/configuration - MODEL 43 bolt-action rifle, .218 Bee cal., with 24 inch bbl., and blue finish. The .218 Bee cartridge was designed by Winchester for use in their Model 65 lever-action rifles. Im off to eBay for my daily check. Resultados que coinciden con menos palabras, Mercedes C218 Clase CLS 2014 rojo met. These rifles were produced until 1957, with about 63,000 sold. WINCHESTER MODEL 43 DELUXE CALIBER 218 BEE For Sale from: MAX T FRANCE | Positive feedback: 100% View | Verified Seller | 1372 Completed Sales View Sellers Items SOLD - $1,295.00 Shipping: $50.00 (or Arrange local transfer) Accepted Payment Methods: Returns: 3 Days Description: WINCHESTER MODEL 43 DELUXE CALIBER 218 BEE. (66*) Im assuming its first year production but sometimes first year production could have started in December. Model-43-Special-47841A-218-BEE.jpg (40 KB) WACA 6571L, Historian & Board of Director Member Timothy Hamilton Lititz, PA New Member WACA Member Forum Posts: 1 Member Since: March 19, 2022 Offline 4 March 19, 2022 - 3:50 am Bert I have a number of Model 43 218's and one 25 20. Thanks so much for allowing us to glean experience from your in-depth knowledge and wisdom.. This low magnification and relatively coarse crosshairs might have negatively affected groups somewhat. I can tell you when your Model 43 was manufactured if you provide the serial number. IF YOU SELECT BUY NOW AND DO NOT RESPOND TO ATTEMPTED CONTACT FROM CLASSIC FIREARMS WITHIN 24 HOURS, THE ITEM WILL BE RELISTED AND YOUR ACCOUNT WILL BE REPORTED TO GUNS INTERNATIONAL FOR FAILURE TO COMPLETE TRANSACTION. That is important to me due to my plans to restore it back to like-new, but modified from its original design and condition. Winchester introduced the Model 43 bolt-action in 1949 as a sort of Winchester Model 70 Junior, the first rifle produced by the company following World War II. It appears that your local gun shop is carrying Hornady ammo. Serial number 19257A was manufactured in February 1950. It was manufactured in September 1953. Winchester Model 43, 218 BEE, 5 RDS by TripleK #693M Made in the USA! I like the caliber and its pretty little shooter. Im happy to help in any way I can. Thanks for responding to my question (I had to at least ask). Your Model 43 rifle was manufactured in November of 1949. Excellent bore. Hey Bert, Thanks so much, its not tapped like I said 98% ish. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. Todos los derechos reservados. I have found a schematic and wonder if there is any info available for dis and reassembly on line (or elsewhere)? Its a great shooter in any case. I bought it for a few hundred bucks assuming it had been modified and therefore no collector value. it has been drilled for a Weaver N2 side mount & has a C4 scope mounted to it. I may have a gem and not known it all this time. These rifles were produced until 1957, with about 63,000 sold. BORE EXCELLENT ALONG WITH FACTORY BLUE AND WOOD FINISH. Looking for what information I can find and possibly find other vintage scope options I may have and possibly other front hoods that may have been used that will fit the 43. According to this thread, it could have come from the factory with scope mounting capability. Only the 32-20 is less common (at just (61) verified thus far). Thank You Bert for your input & Time, I do appreciate it. Lever-rifle tubular magazines requiring blunt, low ballistic coefficient (BC) bullets, and slow (1:16) rifling twist, never really allowed the cartridge to live up to its true potential. Winchester ~ 43 ~ .218 Bee. The .218 Bee was the first modern varmint cartridge designed expressly for a lever rifle Winchesters Model 65. The .218 Bee is a .22 caliber centerfire rifle cartridge designed for varmint hunting by Winchester in 1937. Not drilled and tapped for scope blocks except for a few late rifles. The cartridge was introduced as a commercial cartridge by Winchester in 1937 in their Model 65 lever action rifle, which was also chambered for the .25-20 and .32-20 Winchester cartridges. Does anybody know when it was manufactured and what it may be worth? I have longed to own the .22 Hornet.. Opens in a new window or tab. Produced from 1949 to 1957, with about 63,000 sold. I really appreciate your help. That is an urban myth that has been spread around for several decades (people use it to try explaining why a rifle that has been D&T after the fact). These rifles were equipped with open sporting rear or Lyman 57A micrometer receiver sights, the test rifle included a dovetailed front bead of fiber-optic, obviously not factory original. Estimated Price: $ 900 - $ 1,300 Price Realized: Details Winchester Model 43 Bolt Action Rifle in .218 Bee Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 43-Rifle Type: Rifle Gauge: 218 bee Barrel: 24 inch round Finish: blue Grip: Stock: walnut Item Views: 8328 Item Interest: Average Serial Number: Catalog Page: 208 Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun Description: This small framed bolt-action rifle is a perfect varmint rifle that is both accurate . Unfortunately, I missed out on a couple of the ones I really wanted (Ruger M77 .220 Swift) And a few Winchester Lever Guns in .38/.357/.45 Colt etc. Manufacturer/Trademark - Winchester. Thanks so much for the response Ill post pics tomorrow. Is this a bad thing? The bullet is based on the ancient .25-20 Winchester case and was introduced by Winchester in 1938 as a follow-up to their .22 Hornet success. Hello Group and thanks to Bert for all of the information!! It was manufactured in 1952. I recently inherited some rifles from my grandfather. Is it 100% factory original (not drilled & tapped for a scope)? I have a Model 43 in 25-20 with a 3 digit serial. The bore is bright and shiny with strong rifling, no fouling or pitting. Despite showing some early promise, the cartridge never really caught on, even though it was later chambered by Winchester in their new bolt-action Model 43 rifle and by Sako in their L-46 rifle. Any help would be great. I like the caliber and its pretty little shooter. A few later rifles were apparently factory tapped for scope bases, the test rifle (on generous loan from gunsmith Ron Soderquist) including serial number 20234A, so it was likely drilled and tapped to allow scope use after leaving the factory (though I could be wrong). It has a weaver scope. I think I made out okay for what I paid for it. I have a Model 43 in 25-20 with a 3 digit serial. The S/N on your Model 43 tells us that it was manufactured August 11th, 1951. It fit right in between two other identical rifles to yours (S/Ns 662 & 682) that I have documented in the survey. Its in really nice shape its serial is 667 and as far as I know its standard model. If you can, please send clear detailed pictures of the rifle to me at [emailprotected], NOTE: first posts are subject to administrator approval before being displayed, WinchesterCollector.org BORE EXCELLENT ORIGINAL FACTORY FINISH OF WOOD AND METAL PARTS. First of all I gave you the wrong on the serial, Its been a few years since I took her out of the safe its actually 668sorry about that I dont want to mess with your data. Selling original Winchester type 1A rear sight elevator with, Selling original Winchester pre-64 model 70 steel butt-plate, Selling original Winchester 1873 carbine trap-door butt-plat, WTB: Winchester model 70 Marksman coarse checkered butt pla, Suggestions for replacing or restoring a worn-out 1873 carbi. The non-factory original holes drilled & tapped for the scope mounts negatively affect the desirability and collector value. WE SHIP ONLY IN BRAND NEW CARD BOARD BOXES AND USE EXCELLENT PACKING MATERIAL LONG GUNS SHIPPED UPS $30.00 AND UP WITH INSURANCE, |regenC|MC Set || Li Mc HIT || || LP Mc HIT ||, Antique (Pre-1899) Rifles - Flintlock Misc, Antique (Pre-1899) Rifles - Matchlock/Wheellock Misc, Century Arms International (CAI) - Rifles, Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Rifles (perc), Winchester Rifles - Modern Bolt/Auto/Single, Winchester Rifles - Pre-1899 Bolt/Single Shot, Century Arms International (CAI) - Pistols, Colt Automatic Pistols (.25, .32, & .380 cal), Colt Single Action Revolvers - Modern (22 Cal. Among them is a Winchester Model 43, standard model, swept bolt lever, chambered in .218 BEE, with a Weaver scope mounted on it. My goal is to replace the few missing hardware pieces and eventually do a little plinking. PLEASE CALL US AT (478-257-6655), IF YOU HIT THE BUY NOW BUTTON THERE WILL BE (NO CREDIT CARD FEES OR SHIPPING COST ). Of slight concern on the earlier production rifles likes yours, is the head space. The Winchester Model 43 "Special Rifle" version, used for testing here, includes a 24-inch round, proof-steel barrel measuring .56-inch at the muzzle, select walnut stock with checkered pistol grip and forend and steel butt plate. Triple K Winchester Model 43 218 Bee Magazine 5 Shot Max, Winchester Model 43 - Right Hand Extractor w/Spring- 218 Bee, 32WCF, 25-20 - New, Triple K Magazine Winchester Model 43 218 BEE 5RD #693M, WINCHESTER MODEL 43 FIRING PIN PREOWNED GOOD USABLE CONDITION. Guns International #: 101695745 Seller's Inventory #: 29225, When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com, FEATURES - COMES WITH LEATHER SLING & WEAVER K10 60-B SCOPE, STORE HOURS 10AM - 6 PM MON - SAT EST. WACA 6571L, Historian & Board of Director Member. When I was a small boy, my Grandpa shook me awake early one Saturday morning on a weekend I was staying with them. THIS IS THE WAY WE HANDLE ALL OUR SALES, WE ALWAYS SHIP THE SAME DAY CUSTOMERS FUNDS ARRIVE AND ALWAYS E MAIL THE CUSTOMER THE UPS TRACK NUMBER WITH EXACT DELIVERY DATE TO HIS DEALER, WE ALWAYS INCLUDE A BILL OF SALE FOR THE CUSTOMER AND ALWAYS INCLUDE A COPY OF OUR FFL FOR THE ACCEPTING DEALERS RECORDS. Winchester Model 69A bolt action rifle ~ Winchester XPR Rifle Combo .243 Win. I bought it for a few hundred bucks assuming it had been modified and therefore no collector value. Your Model 43 was manufactured in October 1950, and that is when Winchester first began drilling & tapping the receiver frame rings for mounting a scope. Serial number- 52550A. But if not I would go with newer optics like a Leupold 39, Im not the boy who first shot this rifle 40+ years ago. I dont mind emailing them if you have an email address, You can send the pictures to me at [emailprotected]. There are several on ebay at the moment though. I would be interested in reading this article where can I find it, I have a model 43 .22 hornet with a high serial number I am also searching for a clip, boyce454 said 400 Small Rifle Primers were used for all testing. Winchester 43 .218 Bee (W11116) Price: $895.00 Item Number: W11116 Previously sold Classic bolt action varmint rifle in .218 Bee. Production of the Model 43 began on May 19th, 1948. The barrel is in great condition overall and retains its factory finish. Okay, we both know that is not going to happen! Hey Bert, Thanks so much, its not tapped like I said 98% ish. Ive already got a couple good varmint rifles, so Im not sure about this one. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated. Winchester Model 43. Revisa el carro de compras para ms detalles. I see this all the time. - 3-Pack Winchester Model 43 218 BEE 5 RDS Magazine Mag Mags Made in the USA! First, I would like to disassemble the rifle and give it a thorough cleaning, inspection, and lubrication. 2023 Rock Island Auction Company. Manufactured from 1949 to 1957 with standard Winchester markings, hooded ramp front and elevation adjustable rear sights and receiver tapped for sight/scope mounting. With that in mind, I chose Noslers 35-grain Ballistic Tip Lead Free (later swapped for Hornadys 35-grain V-MAX, which Ill get into momentarily) on the light end, Speers 40-grain Varmint SP and Sierras 45-grain Varminter SP as ideals, and Hornadys 50-grain SPSX (Soft-Point, Super eXplosive) at the heavy end. You are considering a vintage Winchester Model 43 Barrel its chambered for 218 Bee. Winchester Model 43 - .218 Bee $ 1,699.00 For sale is a Winchester Model 43 bolt-action rifle in .218 Bee. My grandfathers Model 43 .22 Hornet, s/n 32664A was passed down to me awhile back. It was manufactured in 1952. Rate of twist for each calibre 1885 model? Old Arms of Idaho strives to keep firearms fixable from the very old to the very new. Bore is very good with strong rifling. In 1944 Winchester introduced the bolt-action Model 43, which was often described as the country boy's Model 70. WINCHESTER Model 43, DELUXE, 218 BEE, 24" Barrel, Fine Bore, DELUXE CHECKERED STOCK, GERMAN Style Quick Release Claw Scope Mounts, W/Bushnell Banner 4X Scope, Bright & Clear, Duplex Reticle. Some pictures of the rifle would be of benefit. Mon-Fri: 10:00am 4:00pmSaturday & Sunday: Closed. LENGTH OF MAGAZINE - 2.33. From reading this thread, I see the rifle is equipped with the swept bolt and a plain (no checkering) wood stock (pretty though!). I made a truck varmint gun out of it, thinking it had no value. The magazines are. Very fine. - 2-Pack Winchester Model 43 218 BEE 5 RDS Magazine Mag Mags Made in the USA! If yes then Id contemplate a refurbished Weaver K4 to be period correct. View cart for details. Receiver behind bolt is square cut not angled, has the swept bolt, & serial # is 20078A. It predates the timer period in which Winchester factory drilled & tapped them for scope mounts. Winchester Model 43 .218 Bee Bolt Action Varmint Hunting Rifle With Leupold Scope and Sling. Hornady has become the most reliable source for Bee brass, offered in both loaded ammunition and as a component. OVERALL LENGTH - 42.25. This transition took place almost exactly half way through the Model 43 production. New or newer Bee-compatible powders used here include Vihtavuori N-120, Accurate 1680, Hodgdons LilGun and CFE-BLK and Shooters World Blackout. All receiver sights I know of use 2 screws. Although not in common use, it is still a very effective cartridge in its class, for small to medium varmints out to about 200 yards (180m). Winchester Model 43 218 BEE 5 RDS Magazine Mag Mags Made in the USA! WINCHESTER MODEL 43 218 BEE RIFLE WITH SCOPE (1951 YEAR MODEL) Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories. I cant wait to go review the prior work and write-ups you have done previously on the Model 43. From what I have read here, I dont think there will be anything unique about this particular rifle? Winchester Model 43- Left Extractor w/Spring - .218 Bee, 32 WCF, 25-20 - New !! RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. B-43, Kimber model 82 cocking screw for 218 Bee, Winchester model 43 Rifle, EXTRACTOR, new old inventory. The bore is bright and shiny with strong rifling, no fouling or pitting. NEED MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL OUR OFFICE, WE ARE LOCATED IN WESTERN NEW YORK STATE. Your Model 43 was manufactured in late August, 1950. Also when I did a search on it.i found something about a slanted bolt handle.something about later models started coming with predrilled and tapped and a slanted bolt.slant of the bolt was towards the back off the rifle. The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? GI#: 102260137. However, while the .25-20 and the .32-20 Model 65 rifles have 22-inch (560mm) barrels, the rifles chambered for the Bee have 24-inch (610mm) barrels. Time-tested standbys include similar Hodgdon 110 and Winchester 296, Alliant Reloder 7, Accurate 2460 and Hodgdons temperature stable Extreme Series H-4198. When I return, Ill double check the bevel on the receiver ring and the shape of the bolt. WINCHESTER 43 Magazine 218 BEE 4RD Gun #: 919100288 Seller: yankee clipper 1611 GA Sales: 816 $50.00 Full Details 1 Image (s) Bee Stinger Stabilizer - Microhex Hunting 6 Black Gun #: 964170864 Seller: GunFactory ( FFL) $77.11 Full Details 1 Image (s) Bee Stinger Stabilizer Sport - Hunter Extreme 6 Black Gun #: 900838411 Seller: GunFactory ( FFL) The rifle retains 95% plus original blue finish showing very limited handling marks. On the pre-October 1950 production receivers, you will see that it has a 45-degree beveled face. The cartridge was originally chambered in the Winchester Model 65 lever-action rifles, which may have ultimately led to its lack of popularity. Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories. Yes my local store has 2 or 3 brands.i have sighted rifle in today.mind you not 100 percent fine tuned.i was in the middle of a bear hunt hahabut with scope mounted and Hornady 35g vmax and American eagle 35g I was getting touching groups of 3 at 50 yards.i did a bore sight and first group of 3 just bore sighted the group was less than half inch at 25 yardsdialed it in a bitand managed clover leafs at 50 yards with both brands of ammo.i was in a rush to get moving ? Magazine is after-market, but works good. ORIGINAL Take Off WINCHESTER Model 43 Walnut Sporter Rifle Stock SHIPS FREE! Gun has the factory knurled steel butt plate. Simply look at the front face of the rear receiver frame ring. Trigger Pull: 3 3/4lbs, No Travel. All because for once in my life, luck was on my side and I happened to end-up with the ONE every collector is looking for! You may need to notch the wood to clear the sight. Im going to assume standard as its not checkered..it has been drilled and tapped it came with bases when I bought it. If you read the article that I wrote (in the Spring 2016 Collector magazine), it explains the Model 43 production history in better detail. Winchester designed the cartridge by necking down the .25-20 Winchester cartridge to accept a .224 diameter bullet. SERIAL NUMBER 5241XA FACTORY DRILLED AND TAPPED FOR SCOPE. I acquired a model 43 serial number 19257A. I can already tell you that it will have a swept (bent) bolt, and no bevel on the receiver frame ring. Though I did stumble across the thread on a Google search, I did reference you Bert as the referring Member. Save up to 10% when you buy more. Just as the .32-20 can be considered to be the parent cartridge of the .25-20, it can also be considered the parent cartridge to the .218 Bee. Our Friends at Classic Firearm Parts may have it in stock. The early production Model 43 rifles were made with a straight (90-degree) bolt handle. On the October 1950 and later receivers, the front face has a 90-degree corner. I recently found a replacement hood sight and put it back on the rifle. I havent been here long so not sure if you guys give approx values but I would estimate to be in VG 98% condition. close. What can you tell me about the Model 43 in .218 Bee? and the scope mount is not factory (correct?). A bolt-action, with detachable box magazine. The Model 43 has a very simplistic action, and it is very easy to disassemble to clean. If it has a smooth uncheckered stock, it is a Standard rifle. That slow rifling generally limits the .218 Bee to bullets weighing less than 52 grains; no Greek tragedy, as introducing heavier slugs produces quickly diminishing returns. ltima actualizacin de esta pgina: 01-May 19:56. The stock is also very fine showing numerous scattered minor handling marks and retaining most of the finish. -5 round single stack mag. Sold For: $1,010 Make: Winchester Model: 43 Serial Number: 21940A Year of Manufacture: 1949-1957 Caliber: .218 Bee Action Type: Bolt Action With Detachable Magazine Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked "MADE IN NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S. OF AMERICA / WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL WINCHESTER / TRADE MARK / MODEL 43-218 BEE". Consulta cada anuncio para ver las opciones y los costos de envo aplicables a los envos internacionales. The jewel among bolt-action Bees, and one that will hold its own with the Model 70 in accuracy, is the dainty little Sako L46. SKU: 693M. Thanks. I would assume that bedding the action and barrel would be worthless in this case, but I might do it for fun and practice? tiara boats for sale in wisconsin, cooking with aisha williams net worth, parking at san pedro cruise terminal,
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