Mystery .22 pics

[kjohn]

Just received this rifle today from another CGN'r. The only marking on the entire rifle is K1520, about 1" ahead of the rear sight. It is pretty much a clone of the old Savage/Stevens/Springfield semi-auto "giller" .22 rifles.

The magazine tube is bigger diameter, the three gills are slanted forward, and there is no "hold open" feature on the bolt. The charging handle seems to be rather unique as well. It is hollow and knurled.

Anybody have any info??

 

[buffdog]

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I think you are on the right track with the Savage/Stevens/Springfield thoughts.

Possibly a "trade" model made for one of the big Catalog companies like Sears, J.C. Penny, Montgomery Ward or such, or a Hardware company like Gambles, Revelation or similar. Looks like just a minor difference to give it a unique look for each company.

There were even different "features" for each company, and although they were the same rifle, some minor cosmetic changes made the "Stevens" rifle different from the "Savage" rifle. Mossberg was the same with different models, some having a streamlined rear of the receiver and some having a threaded removeable plug in the receiver, but the only difference was a minor stock shape and an advertising campaign.

Probably a CIA designed "deniable" rifle for a nefarious plot to allow someone to come across the Border and assassinate our Manitoba Gophers!
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[kjohn]

Buffdog: It is definitely a family member of the S/S/S clan. The "mystery" is just who lays claim to it. I am hoping someone who has one can maybe shine some light on the matter.

On Rimfire Central, one fellow suggested that it may be an overseas clone, perhaps Norinco. I am leaning more to an American hardware or auto supply, or perhaps a catalog company.

Whoever put this model up, it is a nice one, for sure.

 

[TargetGuy]

A buddy of mine, has the identical rifle, his IS a savage, can't remember the model tho.
He claims the ports make more of a "poof" when fired rather than a "bang".

 

[Lodi]

IIRC, it's a variation of the High-Standard Sport-King Carbine.

 

[kjohn]

I have a dozen different variations of the S/S/S rifles, and I have a Hi-Standard that is similar. The S/S/S rifles are all nearly "identical" with some subtle and some rather obvious differences.

This one has the people over on RimfireCentral stumped - so far. There is a separate forum there for these rifles, plus an ever growing database of "giller" rifles belonging to people like me who collect and are interested in setting out the differences for others to study.

 

[kjohn]

IIRC, it's a variation of the High-Standard Sport-King Carbine.

The Hi Standard I have has the safety operating opposite to any S/S/S I have seen. This one works like all my others.

**Edit: It is not chambered for .22WMR. The loading port in the tube wouldn't take a .22WMR anyway.

 

[Lodi]

The Hi Standard I have has the safety operating opposite to any S/S/S I have seen. This one works like all my others.

Do you mean the safety is on the right, but it should be on the left?

 

[kjohn]

Do you mean the safety is on the right, but it should be on the left?

No, it just works opposite on the Hi Standard.

 

[spacesaver]

I've got a Savage model 8C "giller" that looks just like that one except for the differences you've mentioned. I have to say, the angled gills do make for a neat looking rifle. Maybe post a pic with the rifle assembled?
Cheers!!

 

[kjohn]

Here's a pic of the "mystery" rifle. At this distance, it looks like any other Springfield or Stevens.