Winchester model 59
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= in the side to bolt in a steel plate to which he attached a cheap scope. = It was a crummy POS when I got it, so I threw away the stock and = ordered a replacement from Fajen which fit nicely. I hear that Fajen = has gone out of business, though. Fajen have, I believe, been bought by Midway. At least they bought *some* big stock maker. I think they have a web site–I may even have a link to them on my "Gun Stuff" or my "Hunting Stuff" page (top URL in my .signature). — Best regards, Charlie "Older than dirt" Sorsby Wheeling, WV "I’m the NRA!" Visit the rec.hunting and rec.hunting.dogs FAQ Home Page at: http://sportsmansweb.com/hunting/
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I recall reading a technique that might help you out. Years ago there was an illustrated magazine article that showed how you could drill a couple of holes into the end of a buttstock, then take one or more slices of wood off the end of the stock with a bandsaw to shoten it. The bandsaw has a thin blade, so there is only a small kerf. Later, when you want to make the buttstock longer, you put the pieces back using dowels in those holes you drilled to get the whole thing to line up. Never tried, seems like it could work, hope it helps. Cheers! Joe – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > I am looking at a old Winchester mod 59 that a friend has, it is a single > shot .22. It isnt in the best of shape, has seen its day…but looks like > something my son could use to plink w/ me…one shot no scope….only thing > is I would like to cut down the stock…..what is best way to do this or does > anone have a stock that would fit this so he has something when he outgrows > that… Does anyone know when these were manufactured? Or a source for a > stock? Thanks in advance…also please e-mail reply if you can. > Toby > Visit the rec.hunting and rec.hunting.dogs FAQ Home Page at: > http://sportsmansweb.com/hunting/
Visit the rec.hunting and rec.hunting.dogs FAQ Home Page at: http://sportsmansweb.com/hunting/
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I am looking at a old Winchester mod 59 that a friend has, it is a single shot .22. It isnt in the best of shape, has seen its day…but looks like something my son could use to plink w/ me…one shot no scope….only thing is I would like to cut down the stock…..what is best way to do this or does anone have a stock that would fit this so he has something when he outgrows that… Does anyone know when these were manufactured? Or a source for a stock? Thanks in advance…also please e-mail reply if you can. Toby Visit the rec.hunting and rec.hunting.dogs FAQ Home Page at: http://sportsmansweb.com/hunting/
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>I am looking at a old Winchester mod 59 that a friend has, it is a single >shot .22. It isnt in the best of shape, has seen its day…but looks like >something my son could use to plink w/ me…one shot no scope….only thing >is I would like to cut down the stock…..what is best way to do this or does >anone have a stock that would fit this so he has something when he outgrows >that… Does anyone know when these were manufactured? Or a source for a >stock? Thanks in advance…also please e-mail reply if you can.
The Winchester 59 rifle was made only in 1930 and in few numbers– less than 10,000. I wouldn’t cut the stock as it might detract the stock had already been ruined by a guy who sawed a notch in the side to bolt in a steel plate to which he attached a cheap scope. It was a crummy POS when I got it, so I threw away the stock and ordered a replacement from Fajen which fit nicely. I hear that Fajen has gone out of business, though. Dan You don’t need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866] Visit the rec.hunting and rec.hunting.dogs FAQ Home Page at: http://sportsmansweb.com/hunting/
