My "new" Winchester Model 54, now I need a receiver sight...

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30 March 2008, 03:55

Oregon45

My "new" Winchester Model 54, now I need a receiver sight...

I didn't expect to buy a rifle today, in fact, I was kind of hoping not to run into one I couldn't resist... like this one. 1927 vintage Winchester Model 54, 30-06. Reblued, new stock, bolt handle altered at some point, safety isn't factory but it came with a scope and the factory stock. Very slick little rig, I'm going to set it up with a receiver sight and take it "good weather" hunting. Should be fun. :grin:

30 March 2008, 16:55

jens poulsen

Nice rifle you have there..

I guess you want an original recieversight from that period of time to match the gun

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30 March 2008, 21:33

Mikelravy

Very nice. I like the idea of the receiver sight. I don't much like the recoil pad, but could live with it.

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01 April 2008, 10:35

cal30 1906

I have 2 of them. a 1926 model in .270 and a 1928 model in 30govt06 both are original,and I bought them off the sight!

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04 April 2008, 03:58

Atkinson

I wouldn't tap it for a receiver sight..its already been tapped for a Redfield short base. Put a low power scope on it, like a Weavery 2.5 or a Leupold 3X...or just use the existing iron sights, they work pretty darn good...

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04 April 2008, 04:36

Barstooler

I had a Mod 54 in 30-06 (actually the first 30-06 I ever owned).

It had good blue and original stock but had been tapped for scope with bolt handle turned.

I replaced the scope with a Leupold 2X7 and eventually gave it to my son as his first rifle.

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