Step 1: Determine the Model of firearm

Which Model-Configuration of the Winchester Single-shot .22 Bolt Action Rifle do You Have?

There are 11 Models of Winchester single-shot 22 bolt action rifles.  All but two of the models (67 and 68) have a single variation.  More varieties within Models were produced later in the single-shot 22 bolt action  period.  The single variation models can be told apart by the roll die marking of the Model, that is stamped into the barrel metal.  The Model 67 and 68 each have several variations.  The standard Winchester single-shot 22 bolt action rifle had open sights, a gumwood stock and was cocked by pulling on the firing pin cocking lever at the end of the bolt.  The Models had a butt plate absent (as in the early production period guns), later a steel metal butt plate, or a composition butt plate.  Not many of these rifles had different options (other than sights) that were available directly from the Winchester factory, so if your rifle is different than described herein, the gun may have been altered after leaving the factory. 

Barrel length and bolt handle shape are two of the principal criteria that will be used to differentiate among the different Model Configurations of the Winchester single-shot 22 bolt action rifles.  Barrel length is measured from the end of the barrel tip (in front of and below the front sight), to the end of the barrel chamber.  The type of stock wood used, and type of butt plate are also useful criteria to separate among the single-shot 22 bolt action models.

Use the following Key to determine which model (configuration) of gun you have.  Start at "a" and then select one of the "a" choices.  Follow the STEPS through the key to determine your rifle Model.  If you need help determining names  that are being used for the parts of your gun, examine the Parts Diagram by Clicking here. Then confirm your choice with the overall descriptions and variations sections.  These guns were very popular and some have gone through many hands.  Each owner had an opportunity to modify the gun, add parts, change parts, and remove features.  Be alert for such modifications, and remember that any modification from when the gun left the Winchester factory, most often decreases value.

Easy Key:

a1. Your gun is a bolt action with a trigger protruding from the action under the stock, and the rifle has a guard around the trigger  ---  Go to section b

a2. My gun has no exposed trigger or trigger guard under the stock, and the trigger is found on top to the rear of the bolt.  You have a  Model 99 Thumb-trigger.  The barrel is round and 18" in length.  The gun is blued, has a plain gumwood stock and is without a butt plate. 

Enter the Model of your gun in the column to the right   Proceed to Step 3

b1. Your gun has a bolt handle that, when closed. protrudes out perpendicular to the stock ---  Go to section c

Perpendicular bolt

b2. Your gun has a bolt handle that, when closed, is curved down along the side of the stock ---  Go to section d

Curved Bolt Handle

c1. Your gun has a straight bolt handle and “WINCHESTER MODEL 1900” stamped on the barrel metal.  You have a  Winchester Model 1900 rifle.  The barrel will be round and 18” long, has a plain straight grip gumwood stock, no butt plate, and no serial number.  The gun will have No 66A fixed blade rear sight and a 77B front sight. 

Enter the Model of your gun in the column to the right   Proceed to Step 3

 c2. Your gun has a straight bolt handle and “WINCHESTER MODEL 1902” stamped on the barrel metal.  You have a  Winchester Model 1902 rifle.  The barrel will be round and 18” long and heavier at the muzzle, has a plain straight grip gumwood stock, butt plate, and has a serial number.  The gun will have a curved metal trigger guard and came from the factory with a rear peep sight. 

Enter the Model of your gun in the column to the right   Proceed to Step 3

A 1902 trigger guard	1902 Peep Sight

C3.  Your gun has a straight bolt handle and “WINCHESTER” and “MODEL 1904” or MOD. 04” stamped on the barrel metal.  You have a  Winchester Model 1904 rifle.  The barrel will be round and 18” long and heavier at the muzzle.  Your rifle will have a p with Schnabel forearm , a butt plate made of steel (or later composition), and no serial number.  The gun will have a curved metal trigger guard. 

Model 1904 barrel markings with Schnabel forearm 

c4.  Your gun has a straight bolt handle and “WINCHESTER” and “MODEL 58” stamped on the barrel metal.  You have a  Winchester Model 58 rifle.  The barrel will be round and 18” long and heavier at the muzzle.  The stock will be plank-shaped and is a straight grip stock, with no butt plate, and no serial number.  The gun will have a simple metal trigger guard. 

Enter the Model of your gun in the column to the right   Proceed to Step 3

c5.  Your gun has a straight bolt handle and “WINCHESTER” and “MODEL 59” stamped on the barrel metal.  You have a  Winchester Model 59 rifle.  The barrel will be round and 18” long and heavier at the muzzle, with a pistol grip stock and straight forearm, composition butt plate, and no serial number.  The gun will have a simple metal trigger guard. 

Trigger Guard	Winchester Model 59 barrel markings

 d1. Your gun has a CURVED bolt handle with “WINCHESTER” and “MODEL 60” stamped on the barrel metal.  You have a  Winchester Model 60 rifle.  The barrel will be round and 23” long (after 1932 it will be 27”), pistol grip stock with straight forearm, composition butt plate, and no serial number.  The gun will have a simple metal trigger guard. 

 d2. Your gun has a CURVED bolt handle with “WINCHESTER” and “MODEL 60A” stamped on the barrel metal.  You have a Winchester Model 60A rifle.  The barrel will be round and 23” long and after 1932 it will be 27”, Military style stock with sling swivels and finger grooves in forearm, composition butt plate, and no serial number.  The gun will have a simple metal trigger guard.  Factory issued rifles had a Lyman No 55W receiver rear sight with Winchester 93A front sight

d3.  Your gun has a CURVED bolt handle with “WINCHESTER” and “MODEL 67” stamped on the barrel metal.  You have a Winchester Model 67 rifle.  The barrel will be round and 27” long with a pistol-grip style stock with finger grooves in forearm, composition butt plate, and no serial number.  The gun will have a simple metal trigger guard.  Factory issued rifles had No. 32B rear sight with 2C elevator and 75C front sight

67 Barrel Roll Die Markings	Model 67 Rifle

 Go to STEP 2

d4.  Your gun has a CURVED bolt handle with “WINCHESTER” and “MODEL 677” stamped on the barrel metal.  You have a Winchester Model 677 rifle.  The barrel will be round and 27” long without dovetails.  The stock is a pistol-grip style with finger grooves in forearm, composition butt plate, and no serial number.  The gun will have a simple metal trigger guard.  Factory issued rifles had only telescopic sights and NO dovetails cut into the barrel.

d5.  Your gun has a CURVED bolt handle with “WINCHESTER” and “MODEL 68” stamped on the barrel metal.  The barrel will be round and 18” long with a pistol-grip style stock with finger grooves in forearm, composition butt plate, and no serial number.  The gun will have a simple metal trigger guard.  Factory issued rifles had No. 32B rear sight with 2C elevator and 75C front sight with hood.   
You have a Winchester Model 68 rifle.

 Go to STEP 2 

 You have now completed STEP #1 of this Appraisal.  Be sure that you have marked off in the box at the right for the appropriate model (configuration) of the single-shot .22 bolt action rifle that you have

 Continue to Step 2 if you have Models 67 or 68 to determine Variations