Cooey 39: Is this a safety hazard? Repair options?

[sphen]

Hey guys so I noticed some barrel damage in my newly acquired 39 and was wondering how significant it is and what kind of repairs would be recommended. The damage is about 1/2" deep. Thanks!

 

[Evanguy]

I dont see any damage. I have two cooey m39's and 2 m75's that all look like that. Its for the extractor and also to expose the rim.

 

[Hitzy]

Looks odd, like it's been sleeved already? Definitely a portion of the chamber missing there.

 

[BlackPowderBurner]

Mine looks sleeved too, in fact all the old Cooey bolt action .22s that I"ve handled have that look. I wouldn't be too worried about it. Have you shot it yet?

 

[Blastattack]

I don't know what you're talking about, there is not apparent damage at all. As previously mentioned that recess on the breech face is for the extractor. A cursory glance at how the gun works would tell that immediately.

 

[Evanguy]

one of my pics didn't upload (model 60) but i think you will get the point even without it lol
your rifle looks fine and id just have fun shooting it

the pics are in order of
model 39 Winchester Cooey
model 39 pre Winchester
model 75 sureshot pre Winchester
model 75 pre Winchester
model 60 pre Winchester

 

[ssapach]

If in doubt, you could sell it to me......I apparently collect Cooeys

 

[sphen]

Haha, well thanks guys! I appreciate the feedback without the newb flaming! I haven't shot it and it was pretty dirty when I got it, I gave it a good cleaning and there was a significant amount of dirt in there, When I went at it with the tooth brush so much came out I felt like it was "crumbling" apart. I removed the bolt when I cleaned it and haven't bothered putting it back in yet, should have thought about that! Thanks again!