Where can I learn about the Cooey?

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I'm considering picking up a Cooey for my first firearm. I like the idea of buying something that's distinctly Canadian. When I look through the EE forum, I can see there are plenty around, but I'm having trouble digging up any information on Cooeys. Things like the differences between the various models, when they were made, etc. I can hardly find any information about Cooey (the company) itself!

Where can I go to learn more about these rifles?
 
Welcome to the forum.

Do a search here and you might dig up alittle. I own 2 single shots and they're awesome shooting and simple as hell, probably why there's so many still around. I'd love to add the semi to my collection sooner or later.
 
Woogs.... Cooey was actually bought by Winchester . These guns in a great variety of models were made in Cobourg, Ontario and then the plants were sold out to several different American companies. The early models did not have to have serial numbers so guessing dates of manufacture is haphazzard at it best. I believe in the late 60s the serialization became manditory. But there are too many models to list and they come in a range from single loaded bolt, thru bolt tube fed mag,detachable mags to semi autos. I have had many different models and at present have 5 model 64 semi autos in the plastic mag model thru first metal mag conversions to the newest in the Sears 8C. I prefer the bolt most but had been talked out of the models I had. There is lots of info if you google Cooey .
 
Ace - kids, old.
Canuck - kids, old, careful not a .25
M35 - pump repeater, forend tends to crack
M39 - smaller single shot bolt
M60 - tube fed bolt repeater - became 600 and lost some details when Winchester took over. See the weekly "how do I remove the bolt post?" - remove from stock, back off action screw a few turns to allow mag to disengage bolt.
M64 - mag fed semi auto - early ones have plastic mags. Steel mags still available. Still manufactured by Savage (some changes). Need to be kept clean - easy to strip.
M75 - bigger single shot bolt - became 750 and was slimmed down when Winchester took over
M82 - military trainer - some have full stock and/or peep sights
M71 - centerfire (lower cost Winchester M70)
M84 - shotgun (840 when Winchester)

The 39, 60, 64, 75, 82, 750, 71 I have shoot very well. The single shot all have the separate cocking bolt and half #### safety - dont take bolt apart. The bolt repeater has a safety where rotate bolt into a slot when cocked - dont feed single shot.

Manufacturing started in 1919 in TO, in 1929 moved to Cobourg. In 1961 bought by Olin/Winchester (Winchester Western Canada), ~1977 Winchester Cooey, and in 1979 the fat lady sang. The place of manufacture can give you a hint to age.

Made under a variety of names, Sureshot, Sears, Eatonia, Hiawatha, Ranger...
 
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Somewhere around here I have a booklet about Cooey Firearms.Bought it off e-bay.The Cooey booklets showup there from time to time and are not expensive.

H.W. Cooey was bought out in 1961 by Winchester.It then became Winchester Western Canada.In about 1968 the Cooey line was cheapened like the Winchester line was in 1964.
 
Model 78

Lineofsight got almost all of the models - only one I know he missed was the Model 78. From what I can gather, the Model 82 military trainer is based on the Model 78. The Model 78 is a single shot, long, heavy barrel 22. Only markings are "COOEY .22 CAL. MODEL 78" - no serial number, no location of manufacture. Two stocks were offered - one thicker under the action than the other.

Mine has a spot for the peep sight but only has the stamped open sights. It shoots better than I deserve.

Scotty
 
Model 75

HobbyShooter: that looks like a model 75 to me: similar to the Model 78 but doesn't have the flat for a peep sight on the back end of the reciever.

Scotty
 
A booklet titled "COOEY FIREARMS, MADE IN CANADA, 1919-1979" was written by
John A. Belton & was published about 1992 under "Historical Arms Series No. 28" by
Museum Restoration Services. This is very informative booklet including many pictures.
Don't know if still available.
 
Where can I learn about Cooey

I have a nice little book I bought at the Salmon Arm Gun show last year.I use it alot,sometimes you see a Cooey for sale -say a Model 78-who knows or can remember what that is.Thats when this book comes in.Anyways go to the "Historical Arms Series" on Google and scroll down to no.28.Good luck Cooeys are always worth the money. :)
 
T.W.Smith said:
A booklet titled "COOEY FIREARMS, MADE IN CANADA, 1919-1979" was written by
John A. Belton & was published about 1992 under "Historical Arms Series No. 28" by
Museum Restoration Services. This is very informative booklet including many pictures.
Don't know if still available.
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Good call! :)
 
Cooey didn't just make firearms, either; we used to have a folding card table that was clearly marked "Cooey".
 
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