My African .22 L.R. Custom

10 May 2008, 02:25

Today I finished my Winchester Model 63 auto in 22 L.R. complete with quarter rib, barrel band swivel, barrel band front sight with NECG gold faced partridge front sight, rust blue, Leupold 7/8 inch Leupold Alaskan 2.5X scope, Talley QD rings and a Talley QD peep sight...Russian Circasian Walnut wood from Bill Dowtins Oldworldwalnut.com with cresent butt plate, egg cheek piece; wrap around mullered border checkering....shoots under and inch at 50 yards every time and right at an inch at 100 yards so far with some left over ammo..

Guinne fowl super rifle, head shots only...might even take a chuck or two this spring, but will have my 222 for back up in case of a charge...

Can't post pics but will send pics to anyone interested if you send me an email at ray@atkinsonhunting.com

10 May 2008, 15:28

Use Enough Gun

Ray: We need to see that eye candy!

10 May 2008, 16:52

Rusty

You did WHAT to at Mod. 63 Winchester auto loader? The rifle I grew up with? The rifle that fired so many rounds, killed so many rabbits, I had to replace the bolt due to a cracked bolt face? The rifle with the worn cartridge stop that before it was replaced, could hang all 10 empty cases in a beautiful little arc when it went full auto? My sacred Mod. 63? The rifle that after all these years still is like hugg'n my best girl friend, "It knows just what to do"?

Ray, Ray, Ray . . . . .

I did see some drop dead beautiful Turkish Walnut at Dustin Mount's place earlier this week and it is going on Model 63!

Rusty
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10 May 2008, 18:27

yukon delta

Semi-autos are restricted in Africa. Maybe being rimfire makes a difference?

10 May 2008, 20:23

JudgeG

He's a couple of pictures:

I've got a Nylon 66 with a busted stock that I'll trade?

10 May 2008, 20:33

Safari-Hunt

Only one big problem with those pictures. The rifle is not sitting in my hands. Looks like a nice little rifle to play with.

10 May 2008, 20:39

Atkinson

If it doesn't fly in Africa I shall rename it my Roosting Turkey Gun!! and lay waste to every sleeping turkey in Texas!!

10 May 2008, 20:48

Ivan

Thats one sweet looking two two.

10 May 2008, 20:54

Rusty

Very pretty Ray!

11 May 2008, 01:55

Will

Ray,

I guess that old Weaver is a "period piece" but your grandaughter (?) deserves a good quality 1" scope on that rifle.

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11 May 2008, 06:07

Atkinson

Will,
That is no Weaver, its a Leupold Alaskan 7/8" tube scope produced by Leupold for about 18 months in the late 80s as I recall, its a rare and hard to find scope these days, has centered reticle. I bought one in 2.5X, 4X and 6X, they got so high dollar that I sold the 4X and 6X for $275 and $300, but held on to the 2.5X..Its a great scope even on my .416 Rem...but its found a new home on the .22, at least until someone talks me out of the rifle....

11 May 2008, 06:13

Will

My humble apologies!

11 May 2008, 18:27

NitroX

How much is it going to sell for?

11 May 2008, 19:56

Rusty

quote:
Originally posted by NitroX:
How much is it going to sell for?

John, I thought I was the only one who knew Ray for what he really is. . . .

11 May 2008, 23:27

Use Enough Gun

That is one nice little gun!

12 May 2008, 01:19

Atkinson

I really don't know what to price it at, but I have another M-63 and I'm going to make another one..

I am thinking about $3800. but all cash offers and trade offers will be considered...

I know Rusty, Im a gun whore, I admit it, its a personality flaw! I love to build them and I love to buy and trade guns, I just can't be held responsible for it, I have no control over it!!