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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: ghosthunter on July 01, 2012, 07:57:51 AM

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Title: Gun Gods
Post by: ghosthunter on July 01, 2012, 07:57:51 AM

Well the gun gods have shined on me over the past month. I have been given three different long guns by two different people.
First one in my office door was a long time hunting buddy who was cleaning out his safe. He had a Hawken 50 cal Traditions Woodsman 1:48 twist. Perfect condition. Here you go I dont shoot left handed and you are the only left handed shooter I know. "You owe me breakfast"

2nd was my step brother 80 years old his daughter wants him to reduce the amounts of guns he has . He walks in with a Western Field Shotgun,Break action single shot 12 ga. In mint conditon over 100 years old. here you go dont sell it.

3rd My step brother again .22 W.R.F J Stevens Arms Co. Favorite, Lever action Model 1915. Perfect condition.
Now I know nothing about this gun. Not even sure you can by ammo for it. Under the lever it has the number M.787.
Anyone know?

Sorry none for sale doubt they are worth much. Anyways.

Title: Re: Gun Gods
Post by: Huntbear on July 01, 2012, 08:13:38 PM

W.R.F. stands for Winchester Rim Fire if I am not mistaken.  Take it to a gunsmith, he can tell you if it is .22 Short, Long or Long Rifle... and yes you can still get ammo for them.

However, any gun that old is a collectable and should be relegated to safe queen or display piece status...

Title: Re: Gun Gods
Post by: coriantonk on July 01, 2012, 11:26:18 PM

The .22 WRF is its own cartridge.  Here is some info on it .  Ammo will be very hard to find.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.22_WRF (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.22_WRF)

If you feel the need to share in your abundance, please feel free to send some my way.  :tup:

Title: Re: Gun Gods
Post by: winshooter88 on July 02, 2012, 01:50:02 AM

There are one or maybe two manufacturers that make ammo for these on a periodic basis. They are not a .22 caliber short, long or long rifle so don't try to useany of those rounds in that gun. It is closer to being a .22 magnum, but don't try that in it either. Just look around at gun shops till you find the correct ammo. One-Shot in Wenatchee used to have some but I don't know if they still do. With a old in as good a shape as you say that one is, don't take any chances on damaging it.