Rimfire Pics...Show em off!!!
- Thread starter GameStalker30-06
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Here's an unusual little .22rf single-shot which took me quite some time to get reliably identified. Lots of theories were advanced by those who saw it, but finally a gent from Australia was very familiar with the rifle and came up with its geneology.
SAFARI (101), a popular Squire-Bingham product designed for youngsters. My correspondent said they were a very popular item "down under" in the 1950s and '60s, but are very rarely found in the US and elsewhere.
Note its flat, sawn plank stock, which is very similar to those used mainly on BB guns, and a few earlier cartridge rifles, such as the Hamilton Rifle Co. products. The shape was cut out then the sharp edges rounded and the finger groove routed into the forestock as well as being routed for the barreled action.
I'm still hoping to find some original advertising regarding this little oddball.
No other stampings except those on the rear sight! And, note the rear sight is unusual in it's own right. It is mounted in what I would consider as bass-ackward on the rifle. The V notch towards the muzzle. But that way it's clear of the ejection port.
If anyone reading this has additional information on these, I'd certainly appreciate you sharing your knowledge. Thanks in advance.
Best regards ~ ~ ~ mauser
SAFARI (101), a popular Squire-Bingham product designed for youngsters. My correspondent said they were a very popular item "down under" in the 1950s and '60s, but are very rarely found in the US and elsewhere.
Note its flat, sawn plank stock, which is very similar to those used mainly on BB guns, and a few earlier cartridge rifles, such as the Hamilton Rifle Co. products. The shape was cut out then the sharp edges rounded and the finger groove routed into the forestock as well as being routed for the barreled action.
I'm still hoping to find some original advertising regarding this little oddball.
No other stampings except those on the rear sight! And, note the rear sight is unusual in it's own right. It is mounted in what I would consider as bass-ackward on the rifle. The V notch towards the muzzle. But that way it's clear of the ejection port.
If anyone reading this has additional information on these, I'd certainly appreciate you sharing your knowledge. Thanks in advance.
Best regards ~ ~ ~ mauser
It is already in other treads, but I guess I will post it here too !
Here is my freshly modified 597 VTR .
HO-LY FACK! that is the best looking black .22 I have ever seen. How is the gas block FSB mounted?
Thanks ! I am quite proud of it ! I had the Bull Barrel reduced in diameter by turning in a lathe. Brought it down to the right diameter to fit in the AR Front sight base and the AR handguard front cap. I still have to make the muzzle tread to fit the birdcage flash hider.
I imported it when i emmigrated here last fall, i have since considered getting another in 22wmr or seeing if stoegers could get a barrel.
I have seen one place advertise them here but i can't find the web address, DOH!
- Location
- Quebec city
WILSY, your SAKO is simply beautiful.
I just picked up a SR22 and bought a 12.5" Dlask barrel, Dlask handguard rail, and an extended mag release. I plan on installing a Volquarsten target hammer and extractor as well.
I'm not a big fan of the carbine stock on this rifle. It might be a matter of just getting use to it. I'm not overly anxious to spend +$100 for a Magpul stock - yet. I really dislike the Hogue pistol grip and much prefer a standard A2 style grip. I'll have it replaced when I get the other pieces together.
I plan on shooting it for the first time today. I want to try out a variety of ammo to see what it likes. If the stock barrel shoots reasonably well, I'll keep it for a future 10/22 project.
I put my Elcan on it for S&G to see what it would be like. I'll try a few rounds with it to see how close I can get ammunition to match the scope's elevation adjustment built in to the base. I don't plan on shooting any greater than 75 yds. with this rifle so hopefully I won't need a great deal of experimentation to get things right. Even if I can get it to work ok, I doubt I'll stay with the Elcan long term. It's simply too heavy and adds even more weight to an unescessarily heavy rifle - for a .22RF that is. No doubt I'll be picking up a Vortex Strikefire at some point as I believe it to be a more practical optic for the distances I'll be shooting at.
I'm not a big fan of the carbine stock on this rifle. It might be a matter of just getting use to it. I'm not overly anxious to spend +$100 for a Magpul stock - yet. I really dislike the Hogue pistol grip and much prefer a standard A2 style grip. I'll have it replaced when I get the other pieces together.
I plan on shooting it for the first time today. I want to try out a variety of ammo to see what it likes. If the stock barrel shoots reasonably well, I'll keep it for a future 10/22 project.
I put my Elcan on it for S&G to see what it would be like. I'll try a few rounds with it to see how close I can get ammunition to match the scope's elevation adjustment built in to the base. I don't plan on shooting any greater than 75 yds. with this rifle so hopefully I won't need a great deal of experimentation to get things right. Even if I can get it to work ok, I doubt I'll stay with the Elcan long term. It's simply too heavy and adds even more weight to an unescessarily heavy rifle - for a .22RF that is. No doubt I'll be picking up a Vortex Strikefire at some point as I believe it to be a more practical optic for the distances I'll be shooting at.
You could put a magpul MOE on it for sixty three bucks.. but the CTR's are over $100..
then there's jt_trouble and his 2-tone UBR.. wow!
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