Need help identifying a cut down rifle (time sensitive).

[cwmcgu2]

I need to identify what kind of gun this is. It was cut down from rifle length and there are no identifying markings. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[Malamute]

Don't know, but check the ATF site, it may not be legal in the form it's in if the barrel is less than 16". It wouldn't be worth much as is, much less so than the same gun as a rifle.

 

[Andrew Wyatt]

Remington 514.

 

[Malamute]

Should be markings on the barrel if it's a Remington, unless they were removed.


As for ID'ing it, are you interested in it for parts, or a criminal case requiring ID?

Can you get more pictures of the bolt and receiver from different angles?

 

[cwmcgu2]

I'm looking at old 514s online and not seeing the same bolt setup whereby the bolt handle sits inside the chamber opening.

 

[cwmcgu2]

No markings. Either defaced or corroded away. Unfortunately can't disclose any more info nor do I have any other pictures at the moment.

 

[Malamute]

OK

Thats what I was thinking also the bolt doesnt look like a 514.


Some single shot models (not the 514) had the big cocking knob tho, and had to be manually cocked to fire.

There were many gun makers making single shot an repeating 22's many years ago. Many never even had serial numbers.

 

[Malamute]

You might try rimfire central, there may be more guys familiar with old rimfires that may recognize it.

 

[cwmcgu2]

I think I've figured it out. Looks like an old Winchester 67. Thanks for all your help though.

Edit: scratch that, more likely a Winchester 60

 

[Malamute]

Glad you figured it out.

Sad someone ruined it,....

 

[bhk]

The bolt looks kind of like my Winchester 60. The 60, though, has a one piece action and barrel of the same diameter. Your photo make is look like the barrel is screwed into the action. It could have been turned on a lathe to look that way, guess. Also, the machine cuts (profile) of the receiver are very different than a 60. It is something else. Definitely.

 

[cwmcgu2]

What about a J. Stevens Springfield Model 82?

 

[Sam1911]

Unless that thing has a VERY long barrel, it will be a Title II firearm ("firearm made from a rifle") anyway as the overall length surely now falls below 26".

Sounds like someone is in deep kimchi.

 

[retDAC]

If there is reason to suspect this was used in a serious crime, I would turn it in to the cops although I might consult an attorney first.

 

[cwmcgu2]

Thank you for all of your concern regarding Title II issues. That is not at issue here. I am well aware of all legal issues at play here. I'm sorry for being vague but attorney client privilege keeps me from clearing things up for all of you. The only thing at issue for this post is the identification and i have been able to narrow it down to a variety of Stevens single shot .22 rifles produced around the 30s and 40s.