Winchester Model 6?

Re: Winchester Model 6?

feeds@yuku.com (reddogge) — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:36:46 GMT

The problem with both models is corrosive primers was in use for much of their manufacturing lifetime and that corroded most of the bores. I have an 1890 and a 1906 and both have bad bores. They shoot fine but are not tack drivers. Both are all original though so I'm not relining or switching barrels. If I want to drive tacks I'll grab the Kimber, Remington 541S, or Winchester 52B.

Re: Winchester Model 6?

feeds@yuku.com (JTB1967) — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 08:40:13 GMT

Either the 1890 or 1906 are adequate for plinking provided you find one with a good bore. If you just like a pump, you'd probably be better off with one of the brazilian made copies. At least you'll get a good bore and it will be a whole lot cheaper than an excellent condition 1890 or 1906.

Re: Winchester Model 6?

feeds@yuku.com (eli griggs) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:43:07 GMT

JTB1967, What about the 1890 as a shooter then, or is there a similar rifle out there that you can recommend?

Re: Winchester Model 6?

feeds@yuku.com (JTB1967) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:12:00 GMT

eli griggs wrote:
The several articles I'm seeing claim the firearm was made between 1908-1928. I'm thinking it's a variation on the 1890 but C&R American guns is something I've not much knowledge of. With such a heavy barrel I would expect it to be a real shooter.

The 1906 was basically a cheaper version of the 1890. They really didn't have a heavy barrel as you would think of a modern heavy...

Re: Winchester Model 6?

feeds@yuku.com (eli griggs) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:06:12 GMT

Thanks for the pictures and the details, they help a lot.

Eli

Re: Winchester Model 6?

feeds@yuku.com (Gabreski 1st FJ) — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 21:36:34 GMT

Slide action tube fed (underbarrel)

Re: Winchester Model 6?

feeds@yuku.com (beanstrung) — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 21:26:54 GMT

So, is it a lever-action or a slide-action?

Re: Winchester Model 6?

feeds@yuku.com (Gabreski 1st FJ) — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 20:38:37 GMT

Its a model 06 as its stamped on the rifle. I have one that was my great grandfathers. Due to a couple numbers on it, it was either made in 1916 or 1925. If I can get a smith to ream the chamber (looks like someone gouged it trying to get brass out) it would be shootable again. The most interesting thing about it however is the craftmanship. You can see the file marks inside the action(which is like butter even now) prefectly square and smooth. Every part internally was hand fit apparently....

Re: Winchester Model 6?

feeds@yuku.com (eli griggs) — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 14:06:09 GMT

From what I saw, Winchester redesigned the action of the 1890 in 1906 and called it a model 2, however info is still sketchy and it appears to be an interesting firearm so I'll keep looking at the type.

Re: Winchester Model 6?

feeds@yuku.com (beanstrung) — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 09:02:48 GMT

It looks like Winchester had a model 1906, which was a pump-action with a tubular magazine?

Re: Winchester Model 6?

feeds@yuku.com (beanstrung) — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 08:52:16 GMT

Here's the text from an article on Yahoo.com:

The gun was a vintage Winchester rifle manufactured between 1908 and 1928, according to an official who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to discuss the case. The gun is too old to be traced to a purchaser, the official said.

Johns, the security guard,...

Re: Winchester Model 6?

feeds@yuku.com (eli griggs) — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 23:36:36 GMT

The several articles I'm seeing claim the firearm was made between 1908-1928. I'm thinking it's a variation on the 1890 but C&R American guns is something I've not much knowledge of. With such a heavy barrel I would expect it to be a real shooter.

Re: Winchester Model 6?

feeds@yuku.com (VIS35) — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 21:09:52 GMT

Model 6 ? I am not aware of a model 6.
Could it be a model (19)06 or perhaps a model 61 or 62? Article writers are notorious for not checking facts or details.
"How does a rifle this old compare to the average Marlin, Savage or Remington available today? Eli "
The models 1906, 61, 62 are wonderful rifles, produced in the days of quality steel, wood, craftsmanship.

Winchester Model 6?

feeds@yuku.com (eli griggs) — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 20:23:41 GMT

I just read an article that claims the rifle used in the recent N.Y. museum killing was a Winchester Model 6, a rifle I know nothing about. A quick google shows a heavy hex barreled pump gun and I am curious about what looks to be a pretty nice firearm; what can you tell me about this .22 and that barrel? How does a rifle this old compare to the average Marlin, Savage or Remington available today? Eli