Cooey Experts Needed - Cooey Model 39

[sheep100]

I had a Cooey 39 as a kid and I am in the process of restoring it as gift for my nephew. In the mean time I've been keeping an eye on any in good condition on EE to add to my collection. I've been doing some research on Cooey as a company and the model 39 in particular.
This is what I know:
Started in 1919, bought by Winchester in 1961 and closed in 1979.
The 39 was introduced in the 1938 Cooey Catalog released in late 1939.
Over the years the "39 platform" was use on different models and the rifle shares components with other rifles, like the Ranger, Eatonia, 75 and so on.
When Winchester took over in the early 60's the 39 was made in different models, I have to models made I believe before 1971 (In 1971 they introduced the plastic buttstock, trigger guard and new stock shape) that I need clarification on year of production.
These 2 models have steel triggers and we're made before 1968 when aluminum/alloy triggers were introduced.

Some came with "straight stock"


Some with a "pistol grip"


Some came apart with a one screw


Some had a take down knob


Some had a wide front sight


Other had a narrow front sight


Information on when these different "variants" were introduced would be appreciated.

 

[Clayrod]

Well the Ranger and Eatonia brands were out many years before the 39. Mid to late 20s. The 75 evolved from the Mohawk in and around the late 30s. As for other models being based on the 39 platform yes they were but later models for sure.

 

[black powder]

my model 39 has an aluminum trigger ..It would be 1968, when the American government required serial numbers on all new guns.


COOEY, H.W., MACHINE & ARMS CO. LTD. RIFLES Cooey manufactured a wide number of rifles, including bolt actions, single shots, and semi-autos. During the late 1920s-early 1930s, Cooey manufactured the Model X and 2X for Iver Johnson (please refer to Iver Johnson section).
Pre-1961 Cooey mfg. models include: 25, 35, 39, 55, 60, 62, 75, 78, 82, Ace, Ace 1, Ace 2, Ace 3, Ace Repeater, Ace Special, Bisley Sport, Canuck, Canuck 25, Canuck Junior, Canuck Western, Cooey Repeater, HWC, Mohawk, and several unnumbered single shot and repeating sporter rifles. Post-1961 Cooey firearms made for Winchester include: Model 10, Model 39, Model 60, Model 600, Model 64, Model 64 Deluxe, Model 64A, 64B, Model 71, 71 Carbine, Model 75, 750, and 750 Deluxe, Model 710, and Ranger.

 

[Clayrod]

Just so were clear that list is a troublesome list as several models I don't believe exist...but I could be wrong. Never heard of a model 25 or 35, also the Ace repeater I believe is a myth. The 35 is known to be the pump and I own a Cooey 25 Calibre and its labelled as such. If someone has these models I would love to see pics

 

[kamlooky]

Ohhhhhhhhhh camster..............ware owt thou?

 

[sheep100]

Still looking for the specifics on these two rifles. I am sure there's an expert out there that can help me out.

 

[kjohn]

Isn't a 35 a pump?

 

[Clayrod]

Exactly but.....its not labelled as a 35.

 

[Rod B]

A recent CSSA magazine had an excellent article on the history of Cooey. I have a copy of this, if you would like it PM me & I will scan it & fwd to you.

 

[Cooeyrepair]

The model 35 was only made for two years 1935 and 1936, main difference is they changed the stock in 1936 for the newer monticarlo style of sharper edges. 1935 had the rounded stock, model 35 for the first year of production, had one and should have kept it. Cooey had the 25 which was a 25 rimfire and a 32 which was also a 32 rimfire. Both were bolt action single shots like the model 39, which changed names based on what company or store was selling them, Eaton's, sears, etc.

By the way the metal used in the original Cooey guns is far better than when Winchester started taking control, so if you are looking for parts that are shared between the two, go for the original Cooey parts.

 

[Clayrod]

is this what people call the cooey 25