Cooey 78 info needed

falconmst

falconmst

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Hello Gunnutz,


I just got this rifle from my Grandfather and the rifle was his dad's(my Great Grandfather).
I am looking for any info you can provide as the net has little to no info on it.
The only marking I can see are included in the photo.
From what I have read it is a target model made for only a few years around 1940.

is the .22cal, 22lr or something else?

Any information is greatly appreciated.

Matt

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This model was made with this stock configuration starting in 1939 and ending in 41 or 42. Its pretty much a model 75 with target sights. They weren't labeled for 22 type but neither were the 62 or 82. My interpretation of the "22 CAL" stamping is S/L/LR. I haven't seen many around. That's quite the find!
 
Could you post a pic of the front sight when you get a chance? I have never seen that on a Cooey. Come to think of it, I don't think I have ever seen a Model 78 in person.
 
The 78's are a lot less common than the model 75. The early model 78 had a regular stock pretty much like the model 60. They will handle S, L or LR. I believe there were variations as far as front sights but a hooded front target sight was one type. Your gun should have a rear peep sight. I would find one to complete the gun. They come up on ebay once in awhile. In fact, one was just on there.

Just checked a couple of mine and they have the same type of hooded front sight.
 
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