Sears Model 6C, looking for magazines and other parts

[dfraser]

Hi all,

Just got a old sears roebuck model 6C from my pappi, looks very well worn, but still shoots straight and true.

Looking to bring it back to life, looks-wise. Was wondering where I can find parts and magazines, maybe a synthetic stock,,,,maybe a longer mag than the 10 round original mag

What years were these 6C's made, anyways?

Regards,

 

[gunsaholic]

You may already know but the 6C was a Cooey so any of the parts from the Cooey 64B will likely fit which was made from 1964 to 1979 and continues to be made by Savage.

 

[camster]

I adore my 64s. Your gem is a store branded Cooey 64. Magazines can be purchased new today as Savage 64 at most shops. Originally made by Cooey (and branded there for Sears), but production continued under Lakefield, and now under Savage. Basically the same rifle still in production after 50+ years.

A newer synthetic Savage 64 stock could be fitted if that's your preference. Higher capacity magazines are not available, but current magazines are pretty affordable.

Although the 64 can be finicky, you can decrease migraines, and increase fun by keeping the rifle clean (get used to a thorough cleaning every 500-1000 rds), and run it dry. Lube only for storage/rust prevention.

Most parts can still be found for them today.


EDIT: too slow although my morning comes earlier than above!

 

[dfraser]

Hi Guys

Thanks for your responses, when I got it last night, my searches came up as a winchester 409. I thought that it would be better to ask here instead.

Thanks again.

 

[camster]

Your search may not prove mistaken.

There are 2 different Sears 6C rifles one for Canadian market(Cooey 64), one for the USA (Winchester 490). With limited info in OP, it could still be either...

Being canadiangunnutz I'm biased.

 

[dfraser]

This one must be the canadian one, says made in canada right on it.

 

[cantom]

Does it have a plastic magazine or a metal one?
If metal then you can buy new mags at the gun store for like $22.

A very common rifle known as the Cooey 64.

 

[Hodaka]

Although the 64 can be finicky, you can decrease migraines, and increase fun by keeping the rifle clean (get used to a thorough cleaning every 500-1000 rds), and run it dry. Lube only for storage/rust prevention.

Second this. Mine would become a jam-o-matic if not run dry. Dirty ammo caused issues, too - including and out of battery discharge. That one was scary!

 

[lone-wolf]

Hey, my sears 6c was my father's originally too.

Instead of a plastic stock, maybe try refinishing the one on it? Adds some more sentimental value and plastic is just so unpersonal.