RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. - 3-Pack Winchester Model 43 218 BEE 5 RDS Magazine Mag Mags Made in the USA! New Hornady brass, vintage Lee Reloading Dies and CCI No. 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. Regardless, I am super excited about this purchase. and the scope mount is not factory (correct?). My grandfathers Model 43 .22 Hornet, s/n 32664A was passed down to me awhile back. 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. PLEASE CALL US AT (478-257-6655), IF YOU HIT THE BUY NOW BUTTON THERE WILL BE (NO CREDIT CARD FEES OR SHIPPING COST ). standard and deluxe grade. From what I have read here, I dont think there will be anything unique about this particular rifle? Its a great shooter in any case. Thanks for help, [emailprotected] said 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. From reading this thread, I see the rifle is equipped with the swept bolt and a plain (no checkering) wood stock (pretty though!). New or newer Bee-compatible powders used here include Vihtavuori N-120, Accurate 1680, Hodgdons LilGun and CFE-BLK and Shooters World Blackout. Thanks Bert. 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. Just today, I was lucky enough to be the winning bidder on a Model 43 in .22 Hornet this afternoon. I acquired a model 43 serial number 19257A. Model 43 Introduced in 1949. When it comes to hunting, there is NOTHING that tops. I am setting up my new Hot-Bluing system (something I have wanted to complete for 30 Years) and this should be project number 1!! Trigger Pull: 3 3/4lbs, No Travel. Your Model 43 rifle was manufactured in November of 1949. (66*) Im assuming its first year production but sometimes first year production could have started in December. Seller information ( 99.5% positive feedback Save seller Contact seller Visit store See other items Magazine Mag for Winchester Model 43 218 Bee 5 Rd Blued Clip Produced from 1949 to 1957, with about 63,000 sold. There is no major damage to be noted, no scratches, scuffs, gouges or rust. Based upon reading this forum and date site, appears to have been manufactured in 1950 (what month?) Your Model 43 rifle was manufactured in July, 1950. 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. interchangeable in either grade. Hopefully, everything else about it is unscathed. Bore is very good with strong rifling. It is super awesome when someone like you takes the time to educate! I dont mind emailing them if you have an email address, You can send the pictures to me at [emailprotected]. My typo. A while back I purchased this Winchester Model 43 in .218 Bee, without doing a great deal of research on it. The DOM was 6/23/148. It has been locked up in his gun safe for decades and appears to be in extremely nice condition. If you are still working on it and there is anything I can provide, regarding this rifle, please let me know. and their Social Media platforms in Washington State, you might have seen the auction advertised there as a Private Owner Collection from James G Murphy Auctions. It offers 30 percent more case capacity and a more than 100 feet per second (fps) improvement in velocity, despite lower established operating pressures. I am in hunt for correct ,218 magazine. It was manufactured in 1952. Serial number 19257A was manufactured in February 1950. Save up to 10% when you buy more. The serial number is 29150A. Some of his rifles I intend to keep and some I intend to sell. The .218 Bee is a .22 caliber centerfire rifle cartridge designed for varmint hunting by Winchester in 1937. Seller Description. If it has a smooth uncheckered stock, it is a Standard rifle. The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? The cartridge was originally chambered in the Winchester Model 65 lever-action rifles, which may have ultimately led to its lack of popularity. JavaScript is disabled. Winchester Model 43- Left Extractor w/Spring - .218 Bee, 32 WCF, 25-20 - New !! B-43, Kimber model 82 cocking screw for 218 Bee, Winchester model 43 Rifle, EXTRACTOR, new old inventory. 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. Old Arms of Idaho strives to keep firearms fixable from the very old to the very new. Winchester Model 69A bolt action rifle ~ Winchester XPR Rifle Combo .243 Win. Im off to eBay for my daily check. I do not see where you get the idea of a 3rd screw from. Other than my GREAT GREAT Grandfathers Winchester 30/30 (and his original saddle scabbard stamped 1882) I have not owned another Winchester until today. WEIGHT - 6 LBS. The stock is also very fine showing numerous scattered minor handling marks and retaining most of the finish. Thus far, I have a total of (67) Model 43 rifles verified in the 25-20 Win. Serial number- 52550A. I like the caliber and its pretty little shooter. I made a truck varmint gun out of it, thinking it had no value. Thanks for responding to my question (I had to at least ask). BORE EXCELLENT ORIGINAL FACTORY FINISH OF WOOD AND METAL PARTS. 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. My grandfathers Model 43 .22 Hornet, s/n 32664A was passed down to me awhile back. Winchester continued to catalog them through 1957 to sell remaining stock on hand. It was the first gun I shot as a boy and probably has more sentimental value as a family heirloom to me than monetary. 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. 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 did not begin drilling & tapping them for mounting a scoped until October of 1950. Click here for more information. ), Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Pistols (flint), Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Pistols (perc), United States Patent Firearms Revolvers/Pistols, Century Arms International (CAI) - Shotguns. It fit right in between two other identical rifles to yours (S/Ns 662 & 682) that I have documented in the survey. - 2-Pack Winchester Model 43 218 BEE 5 RDS Magazine Mag Mags Made in the USA! All receiver sights I know of use 2 screws. Scarce deluxe model 43 in popular .218 Bee. 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. Winchester ~ Model 43 ~ .218 BEE Description: The Winchester Model 43 is a great platform for a varmint rifle. On the pre-October 1950 production receivers, you will see that it has a 45-degree beveled face. 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. Cases are also easily formed from .32-20 WCF brass. Anyone have an idea when in that range it was made? It appears that your local gun shop is carrying Hornady ammo. Resultados que coinciden con menos palabras, Mercedes C218 Clase CLS 2014 rojo met. Winchester 43 .218 Bee (W6272) Price: $1,895.00 Item Number: W6272 Previously sold Winchester 43 .218 Bee caliber rifle. You are considering a vintage Winchester Model 43 Barrel its chambered for 218 Bee. 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. A forum community dedicated to all firearm owners and enthusiasts. Thin-jacketed, cup-and-core bullets are the logical choice for varmint shooting with the Bee, with Hornet-label bullets generally recommended to assure rapid expansion and reliable stabilization from the 1:16 rifling twist. 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. 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. According to this thread, it could have come from the factory with scope mounting capability. Fitted with 24" round barrel and front sight ramp forged integrally with barrel. WINCHESTER 43, .218 BEE, 4 RD: ORIGIN - USA. Barrel and receiver are in great condition save some aging and usage marks, surface scratches, and tarnishing. There are currently no customer product questions on this lot. - Winchester Model 43 218 BEE 5 RDS Magazine Mag Mags Made in the USA! The .218 Bee like the ancient .22 Hornet remains curiously popular despite the availability of superior, mild-mannered .224-caliber bullets such as the .221 Remington Fireball and .222 Remington. Thanks so much for allowing us to glean experience from your in-depth knowledge and wisdom.. Only the 32-20 is less common (at just (61) verified thus far). Deluxe checkered stock with fancy figured walnut stock and Winchester pistol grip cap. Yes, Bert. I believe that Numrich has diagrams/schematics for the Model 43, but I sincerely doubt that you will need them. The non-factory original holes drilled & tapped for the scope mounts negatively affect the desirability and collector value. Any help would be great. OVERALL LENGTH - 42.25. Can you post (or send me) a picture showing the top of the receiver and the D&T holes? Hope I havent beat it up! Celebrating and maintaining Americas heritage. It is really easy to identify a factory drilled & tapped Model 43 from one that was not. 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Military 7in Steel Base, : 02-218-03, Winchester c1949 Models 43 & 47 Announcement Flyers, WINCHESTER MODEL SX1 SUPER X 1 CARRIER SPRING - 44SX1, 42SX1, 45SX1, 43SX1 NEW, Vintage Browning Rifle Box Original 24" Model 65 218 Bee + Foam Insert & Booklet, 15-20 Mercedes W218 CLS400 SL550 Steering Wheel Paddle Shifters Set of 2 OEM, Leave feedback about your eBay search experience - opens in new window or tab. In terms of relative performance, the .218 Bee falls between the smaller .22 Hornet, and the larger .222 Remington and the more popular .223 Remington. 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! 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. Thanks. It was manufactured in 1952. Mac, I plan to keep them together with the rifle at the moment. My recommendation is to by a box on all the factory varieties you can find, and spend a day at the range shooting them to see which one your rifle likes the best. I really appreciate your help. Thanks so much for the response Ill post pics tomorrow. PLEASE CALL US AT (478-257-6655) The magazines are interchangeable in either grade. I can already tell you that it will have a swept (bent) bolt, and no bevel on the receiver frame ring. That said, some of the older powders provide outstanding accuracy and velocity, and precautions such as assuring ammunition boxes remain in the shade, or even placing them in your iced drink cooler on especially hot days, are standard procedures even with the newest powders. Is a special with high gloss & checkering, did not see any others listed, is an early gun prior to most changes in 1950. At that time, Winchester did not drill & tap the receiver for mounting a scope, which means that your grandfather had it altered aftermarket. Hornady has become the most reliable source for Bee brass, offered in both loaded ammunition and as a component. Is it a standard or a Special rifle? Thank You Bert for your input & Time, I do appreciate it. 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. Rate of twist for each calibre 1885 model? SKU: 693M. Excellent bore. NEED MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL OUR OFFICE, WE ARE LOCATED IN WESTERN NEW YORK STATE. Winchester offers sporadic runs of factory ammunition and Quality Cartridge offers handloading hulls.

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