if you change your mind let me know i might take it :-D
The Cooey Make-Over Thread
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if you change your mind let me know i might take it :-D
no apology required. this is cooey resurrection topic.
sign up for exchange forum then ask in rimfire section. you might get one $30-$40.
My dads 75 that he received as a supprise in 1950 from his dad.
This thread got me off my butt to try and clean it up.
The rear sight ramp is missing...and there is a crack in the very front of the fore stock that should take some glue and a clamp when I strip the wood.
I cant get the brake down bolt to come out of the stock. Is there some trick? Not sure if I can just knock out the pivot pin on the trigger to take that apart..
Would love to get it to the state that mikeystew got his in. Aiming HIGH!
Here's my model 60. It turned out okay for being so rough, I didn't fill the cracks with filler which I'm kind of regretting; I pressed some cut off shells into the screw holes that the previous owner used to secure it when gluing. My only second attempt at this so it's not the greatest but I'm happy with it.
Still needs a buttplate, sling swivels and to be sighted in, then it's done. Next project will be a 64 and then another 60 in which I plan to have the barrel cut down to the same length as the mag tube. Scope is a Sears/Eatons 3-9x32 that has a morbid history, I won't go into details but it was mounted on a 7mm Rem Mag that someone used to commit suicide many years ago.
Still needs a buttplate, sling swivels and to be sighted in, then it's done. Next project will be a 64 and then another 60 in which I plan to have the barrel cut down to the same length as the mag tube. Scope is a Sears/Eatons 3-9x32 that has a morbid history, I won't go into details but it was mounted on a 7mm Rem Mag that someone used to commit suicide many years ago.
Loving this sticky. I am refinishing a running rabbit 600 and was wondering what you guys use as the "pins" in the trigger mechanism and loading mechanism. I'm assuming that they can't be reused, so what type of wire do you use? Do you use a punch to get it out?
Also, what stores (besides the EE) carry cooey parts?
Also, what stores (besides the EE) carry cooey parts?
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Western gun parts should have cooey parts.
MattC nice save on that 60 and I like the idea of the brass casings in the screw holes. I always think if you can't blend a repair perfectly then it will always look like a repair so better to find a way to make it look intentional.
Wild!I have the same rifle that I got from my uncle 35 years ago and it was about in the same shape. I redid it almost identicle to yours and appears the same now. Did you have to drill and tap the receiver to mount the scope?If so did you do it yourself, I've thought about doing this aswell (eyes are not what they where) any info you can give would be very usefull. This is the only other rifle I've seen like this other than my own.
Looks like a weaver side mount and rings to me! Bolts into the factory holes in the receiver. I like the brass cases as well. There should be a ton of rifles just like that one in this thread, mr. firingline.
All I've got to contribute is a "before" picture -
My dad's old cooey.
I put the scope on. Cheap bushnell.
All I've got to contribute is a "before" picture -
My dad's old cooey.
I put the scope on. Cheap bushnell.
http://s1307.photobucket.com/user/tg07lq/library/?page=1
I've managed to aquire an older .22 from a family member, most unfortunately it's been left to sit in a garage for several years and as such has become rather a mess. I'm looking to clean it up as a bit of a project while work is slow and then use it for plinking (assuming there are no issues when I bench fire it). That said I cant seem to find much information on it. From what I gather I THINK its a cooey 600 running rabbit repeater, perhaps made in '67; but nothing in regards to tear down/ specs/ parts etc. It is tube fed, and the stock does have some checkering as well as a rabbit that appears to be stamped into it.
The butt plate and trigger guard are plastic, so I don't think it is really that old. Im just trying to find parts and information on how to take it down and clean it. Finding a scope would be great as well. I presume the 4 holes opposite the receiver are for a side mount scope.
Any information/advice/ tips etc is more than welcome, this will be my first "project" gun so I would like to know as much as possible before starting so that I dont make any mistakes. In researching I'm coming across all sorts of products and procedures and I'm really not sure where to even start anymore haha. I want to clean it up and get it looking good, I've got plenty of time and no rush to finish it, but it would make a nice project while work is slow
Cheers!
Edit: It is labeled "sureshot"
I've managed to aquire an older .22 from a family member, most unfortunately it's been left to sit in a garage for several years and as such has become rather a mess. I'm looking to clean it up as a bit of a project while work is slow and then use it for plinking (assuming there are no issues when I bench fire it). That said I cant seem to find much information on it. From what I gather I THINK its a cooey 600 running rabbit repeater, perhaps made in '67; but nothing in regards to tear down/ specs/ parts etc. It is tube fed, and the stock does have some checkering as well as a rabbit that appears to be stamped into it.
The butt plate and trigger guard are plastic, so I don't think it is really that old. Im just trying to find parts and information on how to take it down and clean it. Finding a scope would be great as well. I presume the 4 holes opposite the receiver are for a side mount scope.
Any information/advice/ tips etc is more than welcome, this will be my first "project" gun so I would like to know as much as possible before starting so that I dont make any mistakes. In researching I'm coming across all sorts of products and procedures and I'm really not sure where to even start anymore haha. I want to clean it up and get it looking good, I've got plenty of time and no rush to finish it, but it would make a nice project while work is slow
Cheers!
Edit: It is labeled "sureshot"
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Here's an exploded view of it, I would have scanned it but my printer/scanner hates me.
And the part numbers if you need to order anything for it.
For the scope mount I would assume you would want to use a 1" scope so here are the parts for that:
Weaver #2 side mount base Part number 48402 (Gloss)
Weaver 1" Detachable side mount rings Part number 49350
They make different ring mounts this is the set I used on my Mod. 60 and it works fine with the older scope. These can be purchased new from Western Gun Parts in Edmonton (they ship) for around $50. Here's a breakdown video for it: http://youtu.be/bZf-YHdn04o Good luck!
And the part numbers if you need to order anything for it.
For the scope mount I would assume you would want to use a 1" scope so here are the parts for that:
Weaver #2 side mount base Part number 48402 (Gloss)
Weaver 1" Detachable side mount rings Part number 49350
They make different ring mounts this is the set I used on my Mod. 60 and it works fine with the older scope. These can be purchased new from Western Gun Parts in Edmonton (they ship) for around $50. Here's a breakdown video for it: http://youtu.be/bZf-YHdn04o Good luck!
wow thats great thanks!!!
I came across that video last night, it was a great help. Im not entirely sure I want to drill/tap for a new scope just yet. being as I have no scope at all I'm leaving that worry to the end (gotta get her cleaned up and shooting before a scope is of any use I figure lol)
Im going to start on it tn with some motor oil and "0000" steel wool, does it matter what weight or type of oil I use? will one yield better results than another? What parts of the action should I be most careful with cleaning, I don't want to dull anything and find out later that as a result the action wont hold in place or something like that
I came across that video last night, it was a great help. Im not entirely sure I want to drill/tap for a new scope just yet. being as I have no scope at all I'm leaving that worry to the end (gotta get her cleaned up and shooting before a scope is of any use I figure lol)
Im going to start on it tn with some motor oil and "0000" steel wool, does it matter what weight or type of oil I use? will one yield better results than another? What parts of the action should I be most careful with cleaning, I don't want to dull anything and find out later that as a result the action wont hold in place or something like that
You don't need to drill and tap it, if it has the 4 holes in the side of the receiver the parts I posted will work and you can mount your later purchased scope. I assume your using the oil and wool to get rid of the rust, I wouldn't use motor oil, gun oil would work, 3 and 1 would work as well. These things are tanks so unless your using a steel file to clean the action you should be fine.
use the same process on the bolt as the barrel and magazine?
I went to look the other day and found several types of gun oil, all by remmington, but different products, left me wondering where to go. they were all aerosol though
I think the aresol cans of oil would work fine, but I've never used them. Here's a short list of what I have done to my old Cooeys.
Dissemble it completely.
Take out your cleaning brush and cleaning solvent (Hoppes No. 9 for me)
Clean every metal part with solvent, removing all crud and oil.
Use your steel wool and oil (again 3 'n 1 would work), on the metal parts to remove the rust if it has any, I like to use Scotch brite pads and oil to remove bluing and stubborn rust.
Wipe the metal parts down with a rag, and set aside.
You could polish the bolt and mag tube if you wanted to now at this stage (Which is a whole 'nother list of things to do)
Reassemble and place oil where needed.
For the stock:
Strip the old stain and oil off (I like Circa 1870 stripper) use a couple times if needed.
If the stock has small dents or dings use a moistened old towel or rag and place it on the stock, use an old electric iron on the stock pressing into the rag, this helps remove the dings and also takes out some of the old stain or tung oil.
Sand lightly using a block, I start with 180 and end with 320, be careful of checkering as to not ruin it.
Refinish with the stain or tung oil of your choice.
This is just a short list of the basics, I'm sure I missed many things as far as refinishing goes, plus I've only done this 3 times but the results are satisfactory to myself and others it would seem.
Sorry I finally looked at your pictures and I wouldn't even bother with the steel wool on that thing, use the scotch brite pads for sure. You will have to reblue after though.
Dissemble it completely.
Take out your cleaning brush and cleaning solvent (Hoppes No. 9 for me)
Clean every metal part with solvent, removing all crud and oil.
Use your steel wool and oil (again 3 'n 1 would work), on the metal parts to remove the rust if it has any, I like to use Scotch brite pads and oil to remove bluing and stubborn rust.
Wipe the metal parts down with a rag, and set aside.
You could polish the bolt and mag tube if you wanted to now at this stage (Which is a whole 'nother list of things to do)
Reassemble and place oil where needed.
For the stock:
Strip the old stain and oil off (I like Circa 1870 stripper) use a couple times if needed.
If the stock has small dents or dings use a moistened old towel or rag and place it on the stock, use an old electric iron on the stock pressing into the rag, this helps remove the dings and also takes out some of the old stain or tung oil.
Sand lightly using a block, I start with 180 and end with 320, be careful of checkering as to not ruin it.
Refinish with the stain or tung oil of your choice.
This is just a short list of the basics, I'm sure I missed many things as far as refinishing goes, plus I've only done this 3 times but the results are satisfactory to myself and others it would seem.
Sorry I finally looked at your pictures and I wouldn't even bother with the steel wool on that thing, use the scotch brite pads for sure. You will have to reblue after though.
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I probably should have been more specific in my description. By restore I mean I would like to clean it up both cosmetically and functionally without breaking the bank. I've yet to acquire anything other than the rifle itself (sourcing a cleaning kit on ebay to get started with). Plans were to reblue the steel components (have more research to do on that process as well) and clean up/refinish the stock. I have access to a woodworking shop am fairly confident in my skills to tackle this project so I;m counting on it to pass some down time.
I didn't want to get carried away, may still reblue, for now though she's on hold
http://s1307.photobucket.com/user/tg07lq/library/Cooey Restoration
http://s1307.photobucket.com/user/tg07lq/library/Cooey Restoration
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