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Hey folks, for some time...I've been tempted to pick-up an old Cooey single-shot .22 on the EE, but it seems that every time I get serious about it, I read someone else saying that Model _____ was the most accurate, or "the one to have"...etc. I may be alone on this, but I'd love to see a photo of every mass-produced Cooey and a brief description of it. (rimfires only) My only .22 bolt action resets the hammer when you cycle the action (not sure if that process/design has a name) but I understand that many single-shot Cooeys you have to physically do that as a separate operation. I can see that being an advantage for new/young shooters...and I have 3 of those in my house.

Anyhow, if you have a link to a site or page that has this covered-off, I'd love to see it. If you're a Cooey expert with no weekend plans.....then..you're welcome. :)
 
There are so many models to list it would be an all day project if you wanted pics. I have a list of the Cooey production models and will send to your email addy if you want it. the act of recocking is normal in most repeating bolt models. Some #### on opening and others #### on closing. Most if not all single shots had to be manually cocked by pulling the rear of the bolt. Most models , you can pick up pics by going thru the EE rimfire exchange forum. Lots of pics there of different models.
 
Cooey Model 78

My Cooey is a Model 78. It appears to be a pre-curser to the Model 82. It is a single shot, 27" barrel which and is manually cocked. It has regular iron sights but also a spot for a peep sight behind the reciever. Trigger pull is crisp and light and it shoots way better than I can make it.
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It is pre-serial number but is likely from before WW2.

Scotty
 
Cooey Model 75

I have had several different cooeys. Personally the one I found to be the best as a single shot is the model 75. I can keep it at about a 2" group at 50 yards but it likely shoots better than that. As for a repeater I have a model 600 and had a model 60. Both shoot good. Food for thought.
 
I had a cooey 75 single shot that I mounted a scope on and it proved itself time and again against many of the high end gun makers . The Cooey 64 is a semi and great little field gun for gophers. The 84 was a model that many were used during WWII as trainers, some are marked as such . The 75 and 750 were made different years as well as the 60 and 600. Cannot go wrong with a Cooey single, Winchester single or the Lakefield-Mossberg Mark I that was made after Mossberg took over the Cooey / Winchester manufacturing.
 
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To the Cooey experts...If Mossberg/Lakefield took over the Cooey manufacturing, how did Winchester fit into the equation? I have a Model 600 marked with the Winchester name. Thanks for any clarification.
 
I have a model 75. I have two bolts for it. One cocks when I close the action, the other, I have to #### manualy.

When I first got it, the bullets would start to hit higher and to the left with every shot after the barrel warmed up.

After I machined the barrel true in my lathe, I can shoot a hundred rounds in a one inch hole at 25 yards.
 
Ironsides....The first manuf was Cooey then taken over by OLIN ( Winchester) then sold to Lakefield-Mossberg and so on. As mentioned...the Cooey line was continued thru to Lakefield. Not purposely eliminating the Winchester takeover. Many Cooey and products made by the take over buyers were named for the retail sellers like Eatons, Sears etc. thus not carrying the Cooey, Winchester or Lakefield-Mossberg names.

I editted the past response to clear up any misconceptions.
 
And finally...on to Savage (the '64 anyway)

Subbed for tuition-free learning!
I have:
1x 39
1x 75
1x 64 (converted to use metal)
1x 64B (Girlfriend seems to think is hers...lol)

Kinda like the "cougar" of the .22 world...much older than I am but, a pleasure to spend time with and, are great fun too. The single shots are very accurate!
 
Cowboy said:
Cooey history book on ebay right now----well worth the money-----Cowboy
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John A. Belton's "Cooey Firearms: Made in Canada 1919 - 1979".
Historical Arms Series No. 28

http://www.google.ca/#hl=en&source=hp&biw=1280&bih=663&q=Historical+Arms+Series+No.+28+book&btnG=Google+Search&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=&fp=b9d78f0bf4c07ec7
 
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