Want to buy a Cooey in .22LR, dunno what model to go after. please help!

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Hey everyone,

So at some point I want to pick up a Canadian classic. I want to put a Cooey in my collection.

I see these go up on the EE all the time, but the thing is i know jack s*$t about them. What would you guys recommend, also what are some key things about these to keep an eye out for?

As for semi / bolt/ single shot I don't really care. I already have a semi and a bolt in other brands. I just want to go for a canadian classic here.

What I want to know: is there a definite model that is "the one" to get?
 
I have a model 60 that I picked up at a gun show for $100 years ago...I love that little bolt action....if you can find one decent shape/decent price I'd highly recommend grabbing it.
 
The model 39 single shot is a classic Canadian .22 rifle. About the only thing that wears out is the extractor.
 
I had a semi and it would jam up for a pass time. Couldn't get through a single mag without at least 1 or 2 jams. I just sold it. I have no idea how they worked when new bc I got it used.
 
I have collected & shot Cooeys for many years. Have many including rare ones like the Bisley Sport , & Canuck .410 . Also have other higher end makes as well ( Colts & Winchesters) . From what you say I would recommend the single shot .22 LR , model "Senior 75" . This is a very common model since 1937. It is a full sized rifle which makes shooting easy. It's price will not be too high. Good shape $50. to $75. You now will have a Iconic Canadian rifle @ an affordable price . BTW ,,,,,,,,, I am helping the Cooey family , now , in regard to a Cooey Display with the Cobourg Historical Society . Plus the old plant property is up for a possible Park. We are pushing to name the park ,,,,,,,,,,, what else ,,,,,,,,,,, Cooey park !!!! ,,,,,,,,,,, Frank
 
Start kicking around gun shows and gun stores that buy and sell... Sooner or later, you'll come across one that "speaks to you." Some guys like the sing shots, some the tube feds, some the semis... It's all a matter of what grabs your attention.

After poking around for a couple years, this one spoke to me at the January AACCA show...

Cooey 600 Running Rabbit:

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Have started my own little collection of cooeys (35, 60, 600, M82, 84, 71)

If you are after something fun to shoot by cooey, get a 60 or 600. My preference is the 60. I like the wood better and the fact trigger guard looks more appealing to me. The 600 is nicer for the teardown, near impossible to mess it up going back together, in regards to the stud that pushes up against the tube mag. The other thing is the 60/600 come up on the EE quite frequently so you don't have to wait too long to get one either.

I love the 82 (single shot) for the odd occasional shoot, might use it to introduce the kids unless I find a 39 or something similar. But the fact that I don't have to try to shove a round into the chamber with my fingers between shots is something I appreciate with the 60. if you get a single shot similar to the 78 / 80 remember that you need to #### it after closing the chamber, that is how it works on those, like a redundant safety i guess. Never having used a 39 but I assume it should work in a similar fashion.

My mom prefers the semi when I take her shooting with me but she still uses my dad's 600 on occasion.

Something to keep in mind. All the Winchester / Cooey models (ie 600, 840, 64) tend to use a bit more plastic and break. usually not a critical component for the operation of the firearm but an annoyance. The trigger guards break, the shotgun forearms fall off, etc. The original cooey models (35, 39, 60, 78, 82, 84) [notice the pattern ?] tend to be made without plastic.

The iron sights / peep sights that come with them work excellent. Adding a modern scope looks a little funny on them, but you can pickup an 3/4" or 7/8" tube 4x scope with side mount brackets with a little patience and they look right on there. I tried a lovely Nikon Pro 3-9x scope when I got my first 60, my second 60 sports a weaver b4 on it and looks better. I actually shoot this more often. I have also tried an old red dot that weaver made that doesn't use batteries. A little funny looking on there but nice for short range shots.

If I have provided some misinformation i'm sure someone on here will correct me. My experience has been limited by the cooey firearms I own.
 
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39's, 67's, 68's, 69's, 69A's, 75's.

If the wee shooter looks a bit beat up but all there and
functional, grab it and polish the gal up.
There is some real nice wood under most of them s'perianced gals.

Don't buy one without a bolt as they are plum s'pensiff.
 
thank you all for all of this info! I knew you guys would be able to give me some pointers! The idea of the model 39 is really appealing to me now! off to do some more research one a few models. :)

Cheers!
 
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