A serial number in the 600 699 range puts its production in June of 1948. Can you assist me in determining the years with the serial numbers? WINCHESTER 43, .218 BEE, 4 RD: - Triple K WINCHESTER Model 43, DELUXE, 218 BEE, 24" Barrel, Fine Bore, DELUXE CHECKERED STOCK, GERMAN Style Quick Release Claw Scope Mounts, W/Bushnell Banner 4X Scope, Bright & Clear, Duplex Reticle. Winchester Model 43 Parts | Numrich Gun Parts View cart for details. Manufactured from 1949 to 1957 with standard Winchester markings, hooded ramp front and elevation adjustable rear sights and receiver tapped for sight/scope mounting. Receiver behind bolt is square cut not angled, has the swept bolt, & serial # is 20078A. Winchester Model 69A bolt action rifle ~ Winchester XPR Rifle Combo .243 Win. Speer's 40-grain Spire SP required a long jump WACA 6571L, Historian & Board of Director Member. It predates the timer period in which Winchester factory drilled & tapped them for scope mounts. Thanks in advance. Its in really nice shape its serial is 667 and as far as I know its standard model. Myarticle discussing the Model 43 is available for viewing here on the WACA website foranyone who is a WACA member in good standing. Come join the discussion about optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! We are pleased, once again, to accept online orders. Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. The jewel among bolt-action Bees, and one that will hold its own with the Model 70 in accuracy, is the dainty little Sako L46. Time-tested standbys include similar Hodgdon 110 and Winchester 296, Alliant Reloder 7, Accurate 2460 and Hodgdons temperature stable Extreme Series H-4198. The swept bolts begin to appear at serial number 1100, and fully replace the straight bolt before serial number 8800. It is a 218 Bee and a standard rifle. Cases are also easily formed from .32-20 WCF brass. 218 BEE Caliber 5 Rds. EXCELLENT OVERALL BUTT PLATE AND WOOD HAVE SOME VERY LIGHT WATER DAMAGE ((BLACK IN COLOR))) SCOPE WEAVER K6 ALSO INCLUDED RECEIVER PEEP SIGHT. The .218 Bee like the ancient .22 Hornet remains curiously popular despite the availability of superior, mild-mannered .224-caliber bullets such as the .221 Remington Fireball and .222 Remington. It appears that your local gun shop is carrying Hornady ammo. Just because of this thread, and the time you have taken to answer everyones questions, I became a Member of WACA today!! Es posible que las cantidades y los montos de las ofertas de subasta no estn actualizados. Although not in common use, it is still a very effective cartridge in its class, for small to medium varmints out to about 200 yards (180m). We went to breakfast at the local truck-stop and headed up the hill to eradicate some pests from the hay fields.. Back then, we called them Digger Squirrels. Weaver K6 optics are clear. OVERALL LENGTH - 42.25. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated. it has been drilled for a Weaver N2 side mount & has a C4 scope mounted to it. Modern rifle options were introduced by Marlin and Browning as late as 1989 (also lever guns) and Ruger chambered their No. I will assume that you missed a digit in the serial number with the correct number, I can pin down the month & year it was manufactured. Winchester did not begin drilling & tapping them for mounting a scoped until October of 1950. Winchester ~ Model 43 ~ .218 BEE for sale In my spreadsheet, the SN for the 43 is 61555A. Can you tell me if your rifle is a Standard, or a Special? Hey Bert, Thanks so much, its not tapped like I said 98% ish. Just as the .32-20 can be considered to be the parent cartridge of the .25-20, it can also be considered the parent cartridge to the .218 Bee. First of all I gave you the wrong on the serial, Its been a few years since I took her out of the safe its actually 668sorry about that I dont want to mess with your data. At that time, Winchester did not drill & tap the receiver for mounting a scope, which means that your grandfather had it altered aftermarket. Thank You Bert for your input & Time, I do appreciate it. Yes, Bert. GI#: 102260137. Other than my GREAT GREAT Grandfathers Winchester 30/30 (and his original saddle scabbard stamped 1882) I have not owned another Winchester until today. I have attached pictures showing the different contour of the two. Second, once Ive gone through it and can be certain of the condition, I need to figure out what I want to do with it. My grandfathers Model 43 .22 Hornet, s/n 32664A was passed down to me awhile back. Winchester Model 43 | The Firearms Forum Any help would be great. - Winchester Model 43 218 BEE 5 RDS Magazine Mag Mags Made in the USA! Estimated Price: $ 900 - $ 1,300 Price Realized: Details Winchester Model 43 Bolt Action Rifle in .218 Bee Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 43-Rifle Type: Rifle Gauge: 218 bee Barrel: 24 inch round Finish: blue Grip: Stock: walnut Item Views: 8328 Item Interest: Average Serial Number: Catalog Page: 208 Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun Description: The latter is likely one of the strongest actions offered for this cartridge; one that would allow pursuing the Bees true potential. I have longed to own the .22 Hornet.. 2-Pack Winchester Model 43 218 BEE 5 RDS Magazine Mag Mags Made in the USA! Winchester Model 43 Rockchuck Hunt with a .218 BEE and .22 HORNET .218 Bee Cartridge: Load Data & Everything Else You Need to Know I havent been here long so not sure if you guys give approx values but I would estimate to be in VG 98% condition. 4.0 out of 5 stars. I may have a gem and not known it all this time. WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS Model 43 :: Gun Values by Gun Digest .218 Bee Very good condition, comes with one mag. Winchester Model 43 .218 Bee Bolt Action Varmint Hunting Rifle With Leupold Scope and Sling. I have attached pictures of the two bolt types. Your Model 43 rifle was manufactured in July, 1950. Additional Information - dubbed "Poor Man's Model 70," round tapered barrel, box type mag. These rifles were produced until 1957, with about 63,000 sold. 3-Pack Winchester Model 43 218 BEE 5 RDS Magazine Mag Mags Made in the If you read the article that I wrote (in the Spring 2016 Collector magazine), it explains the Model 43 production history in better detail. Guns Rifles Winchester Rifles Modern Bolt Auto Single Other Bolt Action WINCHESTER MODEL DELUXE CALIBER BEE | 764 | 202 | Lc | 109.3885ms, WINCHESTER MODEL 43 DELUXE CALIBER 218 BEE, WINCHESTER MODEL 43 DELUXE CALIBER 218 BEE. I believe that Numrich has diagrams/schematics for the Model 43, but I sincerely doubt that you will need them. A while back I purchased this Winchester Model 43 in .218 Bee, without doing a great deal of research on it. RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. Lever-rifle tubular magazines requiring blunt, low ballistic coefficient (BC) bullets, and slow (1:16) rifling twist, never really allowed the cartridge to live up to its true potential. Thanks so much for the response Ill post pics tomorrow.