- Winchester model 74 semi-automatic rifle. Chambers.22 long rifle caliber cartridges through a 22 inch barrel with an excellent bore. Finish is blue and showing patina throughout.
- Winchester Model 74.22 SHORT LR Rifle Cartridge cut off left side. +$4.05 shipping.
This manual is a must have if no service manual is available! However, this manual does not tell you how to fix or repair the Winchester 74 Rifle, these manuals just show and explain how to correctly take the Winchester Model 74 Rifle completely apart the right way the first time and ever time. The Winchester Model 74 has a wonderful history. It was even used during World War II by the British! It is a well-made and accurate 22 rifle. It reminds us. This manual is a must have if no service manual is available! However, this manual does not tell you how to fix or repair the Winchester 74 Rifle, these manuals just show and explain how to correctly take the Winchester Model 74 Rifle completely apart the right way the first time and ever time.
This is a Winchester model 74, a semi-automatic with a 24' barrel, chambered for .22 short, long, and long rifle. It was made in the mid 1950's and wasn't one of Winchesters best designs.
If you run across one of these DO NOT DRY FIRE IT.
The firing pin is this 3 piece unit that's easily damaged and replacements are impossible to find.
The tube magazine loads thru a hole in the stock. The set-up is a little clumsy and like as not, you'll end up getting at least one round facing the wrong way every other time you reload. This particular gun is prone to stovepipe type jams. I haven't figured out why yet. When I do I'll edit it into this post.
From the condition of the finish on the metal, it looks like it had a hard life, but the stock is is very good condition, so my guess is the bluing wasn't that great to begin with.
From the condition of the finish on the metal, it looks like it had a hard life, but the stock is is very good condition, so my guess is the bluing wasn't that great to begin with.
The 'scope and mounts came with the gun and will be replaced as soon as I can scrape up the $.
On the plus side, it shoots like a dream. The action is quick,
On the plus side, it shoots like a dream. The action is quick,
Winchester Model 74 Automatic Manual Download
it's comfortable to hold with excellent balance and it's a very accurate rifle.
It's also a very easy gun to clean. There's a cross bolt at the back of the receiver. Press that in and the whole action slides right out.
When you're cleaning the bolt, let the pressure off the hammer slowly. If the hammer snaps forward, there's a stop on the firing pin that gets knocked loose.
Winchester 74 Schematic
There's no way to lock the breech open, so the action is always cocked. I manually feed an empty shell casing into the chamber so I can drop the hammer before I put it away.