From the Vault: Winchester Model 63
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- Опубликовано: 5 авг 2024
- The history behind Winchester's slim, trim, maneuverable, and SO good-looking Model 63 semi-auto rifle in .22 LR is tied to the evolution of rimfire ammunition in the early 1900s. If you wanted to offer an autoloading .22 in those days, you had a problem: the available .22 rimfire ammo still used black powder as its propellant - NOT a good in an autoloader! So in order to release their Model 1903 (later shortened to just Model 03), Winchester developed the smokeless powder .22 Winchester Automatic cartridge. The Model 1903 and .22 Win Auto round were quite successful, until a few years later standard .22 rimfire ammo became available with smokeless powder, and other autoloading .22 rifles flooded the market. So in 1933, Winchester came out with the Model 63, a Model 1903 chambered for smokeless .22 Long Rifle ammo. All Model 63s were takedown rifles, so Keith takes down his to show us its inner workings. He tells us the history of his gun and how he restored it while retaining the "patina" of a well-used but not abused old rifle. (Tip: don't burn your initials into your rifle's forend with a wood-burning tool!) The Model 63 stayed in production until 1958, when it was quietly phased out. It had become too expensive to produce, and more modern autoloading .22 rimfire rifles had supplanted it.
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I have my father's 63 with a tank sight installed and it remains in excellent condition............beautiful firearm.
Nice
Yep, sweet little rifle. I have my grandmother's 63, which she had setup with a tang mounted aperture sight.
You mentioned "steaming out burn marks" on the stock. Could you make a video demonstrating that, along with how you recommend applying linseed oil and any other wood stock maintenance?
Lovely 22, great example of the best Era on firearms.
My first gun was a Winchester 03 I got from my great uncle. I cried when I found out they no longer made ammo for it. I scrounged all I could and used it a lot. It had a bell like resonance when you fired it. I still have some ammo that I found new 30 years ago. Maybe I'll take it to the range this summer and use up some of it.
There have been production runs of the ammo, look around for it.
I have an original 1903 Winchester Auto. I inherited when my father died. the stock (fore-arm and butt) were busted out totally, rotted and had to be replaced. The metal was in great shape to be original. I was lucky and found a replacement (new) stock and fore end had to do some fitting and finish but am proud of the finish. Was able to find some Win Auto ammo on line it it shoots like a dream. I don't shoot it often but when I do, I love it.
Hi, I modified mine to take modern long rifle ammo as the original .22 ammo has not been available here in South Africa for many years. Mine shoots high velocity rounds like a dream. Love the little guy.
That really looks like a very good solid rifle. Very impressive.
My grandpa had one that I wanted so bad when I was growing up. He passed and the gun went to my uncle. I was able to find almost the exact same one at a gun show last year…it made my day. I had almost forgotten about that memory until I saw it on the table..these are neat little guns…
My dad bought one in 1946 after he got out of the Army, that is the rifle I learn to shoot with. I taught my son to shoot with that rifle as well. A real tac driver.
I have a photo of my first time shooting with my Dad's Model 63, which he bought in 1937. It remains a reliable and fun plinker, though at 71 I not longer get out shooting as much as I ought.
Some years ago I saw a brand new version, but I can't recall the manufacturer.
I have 1901 and I was able find some ammo for it . It is neat little rifle and I'm glad I have it.
I have a first year model 63. Love the rifle and will be passing it down to my daughter.
Just pure classic American engineering
Nice one Keith! Thanks! I have a 1903 and a 63. Mine are both first year of production
Never been a rim fire guy but ohh boy do I like that
Neat! Bet its a fun plinker! Thanks for sharing!
What a beautiful Winchester, thank you for sharing my friend!! 👍👍
Beautiful Winchester, clean (now) straight forward gun. Thank you for sharing your rifle with us.
My dad has an original 63 that belonged to his grandfather. It was passed down to my dad, and one day it will be passed down to me. It's the absolute best shooting 22lr you will ever shoot. Took many squirrels and rabbits in my younger days with her. That gun has a very distinct Crack when shot. It dosen't sound like any other 22lr on the market. Thank you for sharing your gun, and story with us sir.
I have the one that belonged to my dad, that he got used as a birthday present long before I came along. It will eventually probably go to my son.
Thank you for sharing a great Winchester Rifle from history. Boy; you have a nice rifle!🙂
Winchester model 63 is my favorite 22 rifle. My dad gave me the gun. Just an all around fun shooting plinking 22 rifle. The quality of it is phenomenal. Built to last a lifetime. The rifle really shines with super x or CCI stinger ammo.
Beautiful job restoring that rifle. I have resurrected a few like that, so I have a feel for the work that goes into it. Well done, sir!
Now I want one
My dad still has his. It was sweet to learn on as a kid!
I have a 63 my grandfather bought in 1935. It is a carbine. It has a Weaver 2.5 side mount scope. Well used and still function well. Thanks for your video.
I saw one before I was a teenager and was mesmerized, so when I finally came across a worthy example I had to have it. For its age it really is a good shooter, the low profile sights make it hard to miss. About a year ago I located a Lyman WA tang sight and it compliments it well.
My grandpa gave his to my dad and I used it a bit and it was horrible. Jammed almost every time, stock was chewed, a little rusted, not great condition. I want to restore it to its former glory. K never understood the true value of this rifle and now I know how much it is worth!! Thank you!!
Nice Gun 🙂☕👍
Thank you for this video it brought back fond memories of when my dad first taught me to shoot with his Model 63. He willed it to me and I'll hand it down to my son. The mfg. date was 1940 per the serial # with the non grooved receiver which came later. It is still a very sweet and accurate little shooter in almost showroom condition.
I have my grandpas original 1903 that was the first firearm I ever shot. Great rifle
No worries with light primer strikes, the hammer looks substantial.
Have one. Terrific rifle and great fun for entire family.
My great uncle left me his model 03 when I was in my early teens, and I enjoyed it for a number of years until the ammunition became virtually impossible to obtain, at which time I sold it to a collector.
There have been production runs of the ammo, I bought a couple bricks of it.
My dad had a model 63..first rifle I ever shot..loved the gun..he also had a 1903 22 winchester automatic ..in which I own now..love this rifle..I stumbled on to 1500 rounds of ammo for it..fun to plink with!
I don't have any 63's but I have a couple of the 1903's. What a fun little shooter. Both are over 100 years old and can keep going all day. The 22 Win Auto ammo is still available and I buy a 500 round box whenever I see it.
I have a model 1903 & I love it, it shoots wonderful. I would love to find a model 63 to go with it.
Very nice and great job on cleaning up the wood. I've never heard of it, but would love to find one to add to my collection. Thanks for sharing.
Excellent job on the stock, I bet that was a ton of work.
I have my grandfather’s model 1903 (three digit serial #) along with 800+ rounds of Remington Peters .22 Winchester Automatic ammunition…I visited a mom and pop hardware store in Dallas GA in the early 70’s that was going out of business and clearance pricing their inventory…I ended up buying two and a half bricks (all they had) for $.50 cents a box of 50 if my memory serves me correctly…I think their full inventory of .22 S, L, LR and even .22 Mag was all priced the same, including .22 Winchester Automatic (to this day I have no idea why they had so much of an obsolete, even at that time, cartridge in inventory, but I’m glad they did 😎). I still rarely shoot it, but it’s a blast to take it to the range from time to time 👍…it brings back memories as this was the very first real firearm I shot as a child 😊😊😊
I have that gun. With a scope. It’s fun. I used this video to break it down for cleaning when my Dad gave it to me. Took it the the range and was thrilled. Definitely a varmint gun.
Those old "Self loaders" are neat guns. I don't have a .22SL, but I do own a Model 10 .401SL. (Mfg in 1915) I did the same as you.....redid it, so it looks good but not new.
Thanks for sharing 👍👍.
I have a carbine version of that gun. Looks just like that one except two things... shorter barrel and the sight was removed. Grandpa loved the adjustable Lyman peep sights and he had them installed on every new rifle be bought so mine has the Lyman adjustable peep sight on the side of the receiver that has a wheel to turn that raises and lowers the elevation and a locking lever to lock it into position. My rifle is in almost new condition and is mostly a safe queen but I do shoot it from time to time. Excellent rifle... best .22 Semiauto I have ever owned. I heard Taurus (?) remade these for a while recently but not sure about how good it was.
I inherited one of these from my father. Not sure where he picked it up. I suspect it may have been my maternal grandfather's, a gunsmith and engraver, John E. Warren. It does operate smooth and true. He made each grandson a firearm. Mine was a Marlin 39 with some custom work that made it unique. Sadly stolen in 2006, sold to another, but without a bill of sale I cannot get it back. Even with my initials engraved, and my grandfather's brand on the stock.
Looks good and nice gun and review. Just curious of what type of treatment did you use on the wood?
El Winchester modelo 63 es un excelente rifle, es bonito y muy práctico, fácil de desarmar..!! Yo he ido de cacería con esa excelente arma, con la que me he divertido mucho..!! Excelente video
Super sweet rifle
you did a damn good job on that stock!
Nice Winchester/ I have a Winchester model 72 very accurate rifle
Pulled one of these out of my Dad’s safe in the garage last night. He said he shot it all the time growing up. Never knew. I’m going to take it apart and clean it up for him and maybe we’ll get my six year out there shooting cans with his great great grandpa’s rifle.
I own a Miroku Japan produced for Winchester version of the Mode 63. Even did a video on basic field strip explaining some of the differences between the Miroku and original M63 Winchester versions. Did you know the Blowback Winchesters and the 94/22 lever actions use upgraded action function principles based off of Brownings original design incorporated in the Winchester pump action rifles?
Miroku's are the absolute best. I ain't seen anything that was built better.
I own a Winchester Model 63 made in 1937 ,I live in Ireland ,the rifle was bought new by the previous owner who was a very wealthy man and a gun dealer,its in lovely condition ,however in Ireland sound suppressors are legal and although the Model 63 of that era the receiver was not machined to accept a telescopic sight ,or was it threaded to accept a moderator,the rifle was sent to London to a gun maker for this work to be done ,so he could use subsonic ammo,this rifle functions perfectly with sonic ammo but not with subsonic ! I remember when it did but not now ,I thought that the extractor or the ejector was worn including the springs for same ...but NO ,I replaced all of them but still got hang ups ,live round snagging on partially ejected cartridge ?? having taken the rifle apart and checking everything I eventually came to the conclusion that it must be the Bolt return spring I sourced one in Arizona (GREAT COMPANY)and on inspection found that the old and new were exactly the same (all dimensions ) The reason I bought the new spring was that perhaps I could sacrifice either one by incrementally snipping pieces of spring off hence reducing the amount of force needed to fully recycle the bolt action that I could eventually solve the problem as the subsonic cartridge has minimal power in comparison to the sonic round .......Can anyone advise me before I undertake this job is it foolhardy /dangerous, or does anyone know how I CAN FIX THIS TO FIRE SUBSONIC AMMO ????I would be eternally grateful if someone can help
John Hogan
Thank you.
Would be very interested in a video of a conversion of the MODEL 1903 from 22AUTO to 22LR
THANKS
My Grandpa has one of these in great shape.
Great rifle. I have one that was my dad's uncle's rifle and then my dad got it now I have it.
Que hermosa arma y si hay todavía de ese modelo por qué me gusta coleccionarlo también
I have one. Love it
Heirloom worthy!
Purchased used in great shape. Cost 30 dollars in 1963.
can you guys do a Winchester model 54? i see people talk about the model 70 and even the pre war model 70's but the 54's also came in supergrade and were all hand fitted and machined and had control fire feed. the 54 was also chambered in a lot of different calibers and offered with many different stocks and barrel lengths.
Wonder how many critters that has put on the table?
I got a 25.35. made 1905. Great shape.
I've seen one of those...I wish my hey was that easy to break diwn..
I've wanted a Model 63 for many years.
I had Dad's Winchester 03 and never fired it because ammo was unknown. Long story short, I needed some cash bad and sold it. How was I to know that 30 years later the ammo would re-appear? Bought a 63 on auction when the guy in Pahrump died and hundreds of firearms went on the block. It was very disappointing 'in person' and I sent it down the road as well. I'm still looking for a good 63 or 03... maybe someday.
The action is based on the Winchester 1907 Semi Auto design.
Actually, the 07 is based off the 03 design adapted to heavier centerfire calibers.
I have a 63 win. ser.#176171 which l purchased new in box in 1962 in Quebec ,Can. Can't find any record of ser.# going that high.
I have that same 22 and I was wondering where I could get a firing pin for it
En que precio se compran en Estados Unidos de Norte America estos rifles
I don't but I do want one in a bad way.........! Lol
My grandpa has one, still works as a single shot but doesn’t reload on it’s own any idea why not. Spent shell not ejecting.Do you need special cartridges or is any long 22 ok?
High velocity .22LR cartridges are recommended.
Just got a Winchester 63 from my brother it's in rough shape
I have my granddad’s
I would run the numbers to see when it was made. Grandpa died in 53.
Tell you what I'll gladly double that $250.00 you paid for it .
Try tripling your offer. An original Model 63 in good shootable condition will easily bring $750-$1000 on today's market at retail.
@@onmilo meant that as a joke . yeah I'd give a grand for that piece of history . no joke .
Amazing gun, unfortunately I added a scope 25 years ago so it has some unsightly screw holes, I also eplaced the cracked forearm. It's as accurate as ever.