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Winchester M.64 .219 Zipper Lever Rifle
Price: US $2795.00
Too bad - I don't own a money tree
"An improved version of the model 55 with a larger magazine, pistol grip stock and forged front sight ramp. The 219 zipper caliber was introduced in 1938 and discontinued in 1941. The barrel sight has been removed and the dovetail filled with a blank. A Winchester No. 98A bolt peep sight has been installed. This is the 26" barrel version with the hooded front sight. 85% blue remains with most loss where forend meets the frame. The walnut stock retain over 95% original varnish with one deep bruise on the left over the lever along with several lesser ones. A nice example of a scarce caliber in production for only 4 years"
A fellow can always daydream though....
"Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side, kid" - Han Solo, Star Wars...
Hobie wrote:I like 'em both! That Krupp gun would be just the ticket for some of Mom's rowdy neighbors. Don't have to aim it at 'em, just set it off at 1:00 AM...
The local National Guard has the perfect little gizmo for actions like that!
At every home football game, they bring out an old 75mm Pack Howitzer and at every toudhdown, they fire off a blank. One of them told me they have some machined brass shells loaded witn 10 gauge blanks.
It makes a heckuva noise!
Doc Hudson, OOF, IOFA, CSA, F&AM, SCV, NRA LIFE MEMBER, IDJRS #002, IDCT, King of Typoists
Hobie wrote:I like 'em both! That Krupp gun would be just the ticket for some of Mom's rowdy neighbors. Don't have to aim it at 'em, just set it off at 1:00 AM...
The local National Guard has the perfect little gizmo for actions like that!
At every home football game, they bring out an old 75mm Pack Howitzer and at every toudhdown, they fire off a blank. One of them told me they have some machined brass shells loaded witn 10 gauge blanks.
It makes a heckuva noise!
That's what they use on most posts to signal Retreat. At the sound of the gun, everything comes to a stop, people get out of their cars, stop walking etc, and face the flag (or music) and render honors (salute) while retreat is played. Then, life goes on. While it might have been an irritant to some, I think it was one of the neatest things to living on a post. Don't know if they still do it what with this PC world. I hope so.
Sincerely,
Hobie
"We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world, and the best that we find in our travels is an honest friend." Robert Louis Stevenson
Andym,
I have a 64 Winchester in 219 Zipper. I use to shoot praire dogs with a bolt action in this chambering and it worked great. Results were very similar to using a 223. I haven't gotten around to playing much with loads for it but it is high on the list when things start to warm up here again. BTW, I know what you mean by price, the only way I could afford one was to find one that had been refinished with a much smaller price tag then the one in your picture.
"Anyone who claims the 30-06 is ineffective has either not used one or is un-wittingly commenting on their marksmanship." Phil Shoemaker
Don't have to aim it at 'em, just set it off at 1:00 AM... 
