Cooey 'Ranger' Identification

[2cylolson]

I had noticed the gradual blend from Eatonia to Ranger and I think I mentioned it in an earlier post on this thread.
I think you are right, it probably was due to existing stock getting sold over time.
No idea about the "85", but the drawing does seem to suggest a magazine at the bottom. The french catalogs don't give a description like the english versions do either

 

[HuskyDude]

Oh the simple times of the 40's...long gone.

 

[Thirsty_Fox]

Oh the simple times of the 40's...long gone.

"Under 14", and it doesn't even prohibit it, just says you need a permit!

 

[Thirsty_Fox]

I had noticed the gradual blend from Eatonia to Ranger and I think I mentioned it in an earlier post on this thread.
I think you are right, it probably was due to existing stock getting sold over time.
No idea about the "85", but the drawing does seem to suggest a magazine at the bottom. The french catalogs don't give a description like the english versions do either

Seems the 'Eatonia' were all the ones based on the early-gen Cooeys, like the 'Ace' and 'Canuck', with the fixed sights, while the 'Ranger' was the 75, 39, 60, etc.

 

[gunsaholic]

Keep in mind that at some point Sear's firearms were branded Ranger, not under Cooey production.

 

[HuskyDude]

Eatonia, Rangers, Hiawatha....haven't even discussed Rabbits yet....

Few others from the net

 

[gunsaholic]

And then ya got the special, and the sniper and how about a smooth bore rabbit!

 

[2cylolson]

Don't forget the little "Sport"!
I've got one and it's pretty darn cute.

 

[2cylolson]

Thirsty,
I think you are probably right about which carried the Eatonia name and which were Rangers. Makes sense too when I think about it .

 

[HuskyDude]

Don't forget the little "Sport"!
I've got one and it's pretty darn cute.

Post a pic if ya get a chance. don't think I've seen a Sport.

 

[2cylolson]

Not sure how to post a pic? It looks like I need to have a URL?
Anyway, there are pictures of one exactly like mine here:

https://marcetmel.wixsite.com/cooey/sport

 

[2cylolson]

Plain wood stock with no metal butt plate.
Fixed sights
Bolt is smaller than the 39/75 bolt. Smaller diameter and shorter. Smaller ball also. Been a while since I had it out but I'm sure there are no rings on the ball either.