Whats a "must have" crescent stock 22? Looking for info

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I own a Winchester model 61, Marlin 39A, Winchester 9422, Marlin Model 70 and a Lakefield Mark 2. I really really would love to find a really old 22 with the crescent shaped stock. I seen a few pics and I`m thinking they are late 1800`s. What is a sought after one that can still be bought for a reasonable price? I`m thinking in fairly nice shape, not re-done for $650-$800. Is that crazy or should a guy expect to pay a lot more? I`d like a model number also and pics would be a bonus! Thanks,Darcy
P.S: I seen one on a documentary about "Billy the Kid" and it was gorgeous. I`m sure it wasn`t a 22, but it had a huge curved crescent.
 
Look up Winchester 1885 Low Wall, .22LR octagon barrel, crescent butt plate, tang sighted.

Be prepared to pay in large sums.....
 
darcy32171 said:
Mmmm, I like that! Whats a "ball park" on something like that? 1885, is that the year or model?
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John Brownings first Patent ever sold to Winchester in 1885 hence the model 1885

ball park? A well worn one is over 1000.00 if the bore is good. they go up from there.....
 
The early Remington 12's had the crescent butt plate. Mine was apparently born in 1912 so it's over 100 years old and still shooting well. They went to the "shotgun" butt plate style in the 30's or so. So look around for stuff from before that time frame.

Oh, I got it at a gun show for a princely $240. Meanwhile pump Winchesters were tagged for $600 and up. All just because they have an external hammer near as I could tell. And while I got a good deal a fairly normal price for these is maybe $300'ish.

Of course the issue now is that you are looking at older rifles that are arguably antiques. So they won't turn up every day. But hey, the stalking and waiting is half the fun. Take your time and keep your eyes open and expect it to run out and look you in the eye when you least expect it.
 
I purchased a crescent butt plate from Bownells, a raw casting.

Ground off the ridges and casting ear, sanded it smooth and then to a final, mirror like, polish. Then I used an acetylene torch to heat it up and give it some nice colors before dunking it in oil (canola oil was on hand) to preserve it from rusting.

The fitting it to the butt stock was a harder job, (I work with metal, very little experience with wood).



Makes my Henry 22 seem more period correct.
 
For a guy that doesn't work wood much that came out looking fantastic. Of course we're often our own worst critics... :D

The only issue with fitting a crescent plate to an existing rifle is that the stock needs to have the "C" cut from it. And that means it ends up being shortened a little in the middle so the points fit the new plate. But this makes the LOP shorter when to use it on the upper arm instead of in the cradle of the shoulder we actually want it a hair longer than the stock shotgun style.

Of course on a custom stock that's not a big deal to do since it can be allowed for. But it's generally not a great idea to put one onto an existing shotgun style stock for this shortening reason.
 
I have a Remington model 12C with octagon barrel and crescent butt in around 90% condition. You wouldn't buy it for $300.00
Depending on what type of gun you want, there are others on the lower end of the "value scale" such as certain Mossbergs from the 30's with the crescent stock and even the old Cooeys from 1919 and the 20's.
 
BCRider said:
For a guy that doesn't work wood much that came out looking fantastic. Of course we're often our own worst critics... :D

The only issue with fitting a crescent plate to an existing rifle is that the stock needs to have the "C" cut from it. And that means it ends up being shortened a little in the middle so the points fit the new plate. But this makes the LOP shorter when to use it on the upper arm instead of in the cradle of the shoulder we actually want it a hair longer than the stock shotgun style.

Of course on a custom stock that's not a big deal to do since it can be allowed for. But it's generally not a great idea to put one onto an existing shotgun style stock for this shortening reason.
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Yes I found that the stock was certainly much shorter than it was with the flat butt plate.

It is definitely a "Youth" model now. But I am small framed (just over 5'6") so it works for me.
 
You could find a win 94/22 classic

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