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LawrenceN

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I was given an old Mod.64 Cooey some years ago, and those who know this rifle are aware that the original plastic magazines deteriorated, and the rifles became good wall hangers or safe queens. Thanks to some good input from my fellow CGN'ers, and the great folks at Western Gun Parts, I got the retro-fit magazine kit. I took the dreadful varnish off the stock with a cabinet scraper, and then fine steel wooled the walnut. After a light stain, when it dried, I gave it a satin paste wax finish. I had to take down some of the plastic butt plate to get it flush to the wood (normal age shrinkage, I think), and clean off a little bit of light surface rust. The new magazine well fitted beautifully, but I had to cut a slot in the surround to accomodate the mag release, and dock the screw which holds the rifle to the stock. Other than that, it was a breeze to get right. I'll add some sling swivels later, and maybe invest in a better scope if it groups well. Thanks to those who gave me their advice, and enjoy the pics!
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Great pic and nice gun....I have 6 of those beauties...all refinished stocks. One still has the original plastic mag and a couple 64s that have been converted to metal mag, as well as a Cooey 64A, Lakefield 64B and Sears 8C (64C). They never stop amazing me with thier simplicity and accuracy in the varmint colonies. Parts can be bought for then directly from Savage USA. My guns go to the range in rotation as it is a real stress releiver and cheap to shoot.
 
Winnipeg Toymaker said:
Great pic and nice gun....I have 6 of those beauties...all refinished stocks. One still has the original plastic mag and a couple 64s that have been converted to metal mag, as well as a Cooey 64A, Lakefield 64B and Sears 8C (64C). They never stop amazing me with thier simplicity and accuracy in the varmint colonies. Parts can be bought for then directly from Savage USA. My guns go to the range in rotation as it is a real stress releiver and cheap to shoot.
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As a man who sounds knowledgeable about this model, I have a question for you. I find the trigger pull pretty heavy, though it does have a crisp let-off. Is this common to this particular model of rifle? I'm pretty handy, but very cautious when in comes to disassembly of any commercial semi-auto. I've heard too many horror stories about folks who tried to do their own repairs or alterations, and ended up taking the bits and pieces to a gunsmith to have them put back together in working order. Have you ever had yours apart to lighten the trigger pull? Let me know if you have a moment.
 
I take mine apart every range day after returning home. They need a good cleaning and oiling . The powder residue causes them to become sluggish and many people get discouraged and literally hide them away. They are very simple to take apart and clean,5 screws is all it takes. Off comes the barrel and Out comes the firing mechanism and clean away. The trigger mechanism looks like one piece but I just WD40 it clean and replace. Be careful taking off the barrel, it houses the ejector wire and twisting it as you remove the barrel can damage the wire. The barrel is held on with a c-clip and stud which also hold the stock on. Good luck and enjoy...write if you get into difficulty, I will help if I can.

the trigger pull is hard and crisp but should lighten up with wear. I have never altered the trigger pull on any of mine but put up with thier quirkiness. They are not a target rifle by any means but can play havoc with varmints when they have to. I went thru 4 bricks in 3 days twice this summer and with cleaning each day, never had a lick of trouble.
 
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I bought my first 64 from a guy that had been shooting it and the bolt just stopped half way back to the chamber. He was really pissed cuz he had just bought it. I offered him $30 for it and took it home to have a looksee. It was full of sand and filthy to boot! Probably shooting cheap ammo (this was the 60s and there was some real junk around). I cleaned it and took some of the real sharp corners off and with a bit of polish it would unload a clip amazingly fast. Perfect medecine for 20lb+ groundhogs. I used it for many years and sold it for more than I paid. Wish I still had it now but I think the 1022 is a much better rifle. Almost impossible to clog one of them up and they shoot anything relatively well. Still the 64 is a real classic and if you take care of them they are a great little semi and fairly accurate if I remember-or maybe it was the young eyes:)
 
the 64 B was the first gun i bought, on consignment at a local store. have not shot it alot due to bigger guns but my sister wants to learn to shoot. i take it apart and it is so danm filthy(i've put mabye 50 thru it) i spent a few hours scraping and cleaning in hopes that it may not jam so much. looking forward to getting it out though.
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Nice to see the restoration and a Cooey in use. Have a simple Ranger version and a really nice Sears 8C version. Sure the CZ and T/C are more accurate but the Cooey keeps them all in a tight enough pattern and just a simplicity and rawness that's unique to them.

When taking first timers to the range generally go from 75 to 60 to 64 and it always leaves them smiling.
 
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