Save winchester model 43 218 bee to get e-mail alerts and updates on your eBay Feed. WINCHESTER MODEL 43 218 BEE RIFLE WITH SCOPE (1951 YEAR MODEL) Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories. Chambered for .218 Bee, .22 Hornet, .25-20 Win. The DOM was 6/23/148. Your Model 43 rifle was manufactured in July, 1950. I recently inherited some rifles from my grandfather. A good choice for Winchester collectors or .218 Bee fans. These rifles were produced until 1957, with about 63,000 sold. The .218 Bee is a .22 caliber centerfire rifle cartridge designed for varmint hunting by Winchester in 1937. Model/configuration - MODEL 43 bolt-action rifle, .218 Bee cal., with 24 inch bbl., and blue finish. You may need to notch the wood to clear the sight. A serial number in the 600 699 range puts its production in June of 1948. Guns International #: 101695745 Seller's Inventory #: 29225, When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com, FEATURES - COMES WITH LEATHER SLING & WEAVER K10 60-B SCOPE, STORE HOURS 10AM - 6 PM MON - SAT EST. Just because of this thread, and the time you have taken to answer everyones questions, I became a Member of WACA today!! As a varmint shooter who spends a lot of time under a hot sun, I find newer temperature-insensitive formulas give me peace of mind. Any help would be great. A forum community dedicated to all firearm owners and enthusiasts. I saw as I was browsing the site that you were looking for data on Model 43s for a research project. GI#: 102260137. .218 Bee Loads for Winchester's Model 43 Bolt Rifle Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. There is a post in the forum by Bert with pictures of correct Model 43 .218 magazine for reference. In general, the Model 43 is capable of very fine accuracy with the 22 Hornet cartridge, but they can be picky about the specific ammo to shoot in them for best accuracy. I am setting up my new Hot-Bluing system (something I have wanted to complete for 30 Years) and this should be project number 1!! and the scope mount is not factory (correct?). with nice wood all matching. .218 Bee Cartridge: Load Data & Everything Else You Need to Know A bolt-action, with detachable box magazine. Its seen better days and as a boy I recall a Weaver 4x scope thats now missing. Though I have plenty of varmint rifles hanging around (.204 Ruger Thomson Single Bull, .223 Remington AR Bushmaster, .22-250 Ruger M77 Bull.) I like the caliber and its pretty little shooter. 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. Yes, Bert. Thus far, I have a total of (67) Model 43 rifles verified in the 25-20 Win. Im trying to post pics but my Imgur links arent working with your insert image button not sure what Im doing wrong. Winchester offers sporadic runs of factory ammunition and Quality Cartridge offers handloading hulls. You are considering a vintage Winchester Model 43 Barrel -- it's chambered for 218 Bee. WEIGHT - 6 LBS. THIS IS THE WAY WE HANDLE ALL OUR SALES, WE ALWAYS SHIP THE SAME DAY CUSTOMERS FUNDS ARRIVE AND ALWAYS E MAIL THE CUSTOMER THE UPS TRACK NUMBER WITH EXACT DELIVERY DATE TO HIS DEALER, WE ALWAYS INCLUDE A BILL OF SALE FOR THE CUSTOMER AND ALWAYS INCLUDE A COPY OF OUR FFL FOR THE ACCEPTING DEALERS RECORDS. Thin-jacketed, cup-and-core bullets are the logical choice for varmint shooting with the Bee, with Hornet-label bullets generally recommended to assure rapid expansion and reliable stabilization from the 1:16 rifling twist. In terms of relative performance, the .218 Bee falls between the smaller .22 Hornet, and the larger .222 Remington and the more popular .223 Remington. Magazines canroutinely be found on eBay, or at most large gun shows. It fit right in between two other identical rifles to yours (S/Ns 662 & 682) that I have documented in the survey. The bolt has wear commensurate with repeated cycling . 4.0 out of 5 stars. interchangeable in either grade. It is super awesome when someone like you takes the time to educate! Front sight is missing the hood as it looks to have been removed to get it out of the view thru the scope. Formerly of the Peter and Patty Murray collection. Weaver K6 optics are clear. . 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. Stock has been custom checkered and has a small age crack near butt plate. I guess you could say, if its not going to matter, I would like to make a custom shooter out of this.. Once I modify the stock with a slight palm-swell and taper the forearm, I do plan to checker both palm and forearm. My grandfathers Model 43 .22 Hornet, s/n 32664A was passed down to me awhile back. WE DO ACCEPT CURIOS& COLLECTORS LICENCE ON ALL FIREARMS THAT ARE 50 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER, OR FIREARMS THAT ARE LATER MANUFACTURE AND ARE ON THE BATF CURIO LIST. For Winchester Model 43 rifles the Beger 35gr Varmint, Hornady 35gr V-Max, Nosler 35gr Varmageddon, Sierra 40gr Varminter and the Barnes 30gr Varmint Grenade are your best choices. WINCHESTER 43, .218 BEE, 4 RD: ORIGIN - USA. Winchester Model 43. That slow rifling generally limits the .218 Bee to bullets weighing less than 52 grains; no Greek tragedy, as introducing heavier slugs produces quickly diminishing returns. CALIBER - .218 BEE. Sean said Im certain I can figure it out but, before I get to disassembling it, Id really like to have a look at the owners manual. The Model 43 was only in production from May 1948 through December 1953. Looking forward to getting it home and trying it out, Bert I saw your email address and am sending you pics. Looking for what information I can find and possibly find other vintage scope options I may have and possibly other front hoods that may have been used that will fit the 43. 218 Bee "Extreme" Custom Ammo - Hendershot's Sporting Goods, Inc. I bought it for a few hundred bucks assuming it had been modified and therefore no collector value. 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WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS Model 43 :: Gun Values by Gun Digest WINCHESTER MODEL 70 HOOD PRE 64 30-06 308 375 SPRING STEEL WINCHESTER HOOD, Winchester 92 94 43 1873 Rear Sight & Elevator- Model 94 Lever Action- 21168B, Winchester Model 43 22 Caliber Hornet Bolt Handle, Winchester Model 43 22 Hornet Magazine Catch, Winchester Model 43 Caliber 22 Hornet Rifle Safety Lever, Winchester Model 43 Caliber 22 Hornet Extractor Set, WINCHESTER MODEL 43 SAFETY PREOWNED GOOD USABLE CONDITION, Winchester model 43, .22 Hornet Rifle, Extractor, #1743, W-714, WINCHESTER MODEL 43 - "RIGHT" EXTRACTOR. Im off to eBay for my daily check. According to this thread, it could have come from the factory with scope mounting capability. Fitted with 24" round barrel and front sight ramp forged integrally with barrel. I dont mind emailing them if you have an email address, You can send the pictures to me at [emailprotected]. What can you tell me about the Model 43 in .218 Bee? Serial number- 52550A. This rifle is in good condition and comes with one magazine and Weaver style scope bases. Old Arms of Idaho strives to keep firearms fixable from the very old to the very new. Come join the discussion about optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! Winchester 43 .218 Bee caliber rifle for sale. It is one of the greatest memories I have of my Grandfather and the only time I can recall when it was just him and I, out shooting! Winchester Model 43- Left Extractor w/Spring - .218 Bee, 32 WCF, 25-20 - New !! There are currently no customer product questions on this lot. Lot 754 : Winchester Model 43 Bolt Action Rifle in .218 Bee I think I made out okay for what I paid for it. I have a model 43 in 22 Hornet which has been drilled and tapped for scope mounts. The Winchester trademark is used with the permission and to the credit of Olin Corporation/Winchester Division. Hey Bert, Thanks so much, its not tapped like I said 98% ish. Grandpa put me behind the Winchester 43 and I swear I couldnt miss. Nevada Paul said WE SHIP ONLY IN BRAND NEW CARD BOARD BOXES AND USE EXCELLENT PACKING MATERIAL LONG GUNS SHIPPED UPS $30.00 AND UP WITH INSURANCE, |regenC|MC Set || Li Mc HIT || || LP Mc HIT ||, Antique (Pre-1899) Rifles - Flintlock Misc, Antique (Pre-1899) Rifles - Matchlock/Wheellock Misc, Century Arms International (CAI) - Rifles, Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Rifles (perc), Winchester Rifles - Modern Bolt/Auto/Single, Winchester Rifles - Pre-1899 Bolt/Single Shot, Century Arms International (CAI) - Pistols, Colt Automatic Pistols (.25, .32, & .380 cal), Colt Single Action Revolvers - Modern (22 Cal. Rate of twist for each calibre 1885 model? But the serial number is 6155A. The non-factory original holes drilled & tapped for the scope mounts negatively affect the desirability and collector value. Thanks so much for the response Ill post pics tomorrow. 2023 Rock Island Auction Company. Myarticle discussing the Model 43 is available for viewing here on the WACA website foranyone who is a WACA member in good standing. These rifles were produced until 1957, with about 63,000 sold. Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories. It appears that your local gun shop is carrying Hornady ammo. Please note that we have limited each caliber to 5-Boxes per order. But if not I would go with newer optics like a Leupold 39, Im not the boy who first shot this rifle 40+ years ago. Though I did stumble across the thread on a Google search, I did reference you Bert as the referring Member. Winchester 43 .218 Bee (W6272) Price: $1,895.00 Item Number: W6272 Previously sold Winchester 43 .218 Bee caliber rifle. Now that it is clear I am pathetically sentimental, and talk too much, I should get to the point! SERIAL NUMBER 5241XA FACTORY DRILLED AND TAPPED FOR SCOPE. The magazines are. Winchester 43 - For Sale :: Guns.com Winchester introduced the Model 43 bolt-action in 1949 as a sort of Winchester Model 70 Junior, the first rifle produced by the company following World War II. Thanks in advance. I would assume that bedding the action and barrel would be worthless in this case, but I might do it for fun and practice? The cartridge was originally chambered in the Winchester Model 65 lever-action rifles, which may have ultimately led to its lack of popularity. WINCHESTER MODEL 43 DELUXE CALIBER 218 BEE For Sale from: MAX T FRANCE | Positive feedback: 100% View | Verified Seller | 1372 Completed Sales View Sellers Items SOLD - $1,295.00 Shipping: $50.00 (or Arrange local transfer) Accepted Payment Methods: Returns: 3 Days Description: WINCHESTER MODEL 43 DELUXE CALIBER 218 BEE. Im intrigued by this thread. Your Model 43 rifle was manufactured in November of 1949. Scarce deluxe model 43 in popular .218 Bee. Any help would be great. If it has a smooth uncheckered stock, it is a Standard rifle. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated. If you can, please send clear detailed pictures of the rifle to me at [emailprotected], NOTE: first posts are subject to administrator approval before being displayed, WinchesterCollector.org The rifle retains 95% plus original blue finish showing very limited handling marks. Algo sali mal. Forum. This transition took place almost exactly half way through the Model 43 production. PLEASE CALL US AT (478-257-6655), IF YOU HIT THE BUY NOW BUTTON THERE WILL BE (NO CREDIT CARD FEES OR SHIPPING COST ). Is it a Standard or a Special Model 43 rifle? Magazine is after-market, but works good. There are several on ebay at the moment though. A few later rifles were apparently factory tapped for scope bases, the test rifle (on generous loan from gunsmith Ron Soderquist) including serial number 20234A, so it was likely drilled and tapped to allow scope use after leaving the factory (though I could be wrong). Ive conducted high-level maintenance on an immense amount of rifles, but I have no experience with this one at all. between 1949-1957. If you read the article that I wrote (in the Spring 2016 Collector magazine), it explains the Model 43 production history in better detail. Winchester ~ 43 ~ .218 Bee - Guns International Is it a standard or a Special rifle? WE ARE CLASS 1 FEDERAL FIREARMS LICENSED DEALER. Mon-Fri: 10:00am 4:00pmSaturday & Sunday: Closed. In addition to the Bee, it was available in .25-20, .32-20, and .22 Hornet. Bolt action rifle made from 1949-1957 in both standard and deluxe grade. I misread these as three. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. Todos los derechos reservados. Winchester did not begin drilling & tapping them for mounting a scoped until October of 1950. Brand New 5 product ratings $97.00 sladestreettactical (31,017) 98.4% Buy It Now +$3.50 shipping Sponsored 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. 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. The Model 43 is a very simplistic design, and does not require much disassembly to properly clean. Very fine. Winchester Model 43 Barrel | 218 Bee | Old Arms of Idaho, LLC Opens in a new window or tab. Model-43-Special-47841A-218-BEE.jpg (40 KB) WACA 6571L, Historian & Board of Director Member Timothy Hamilton Lititz, PA New Member WACA Member Forum Posts: 1 Member Since: March 19, 2022 Offline 4 March 19, 2022 - 3:50 am Bert I have a number of Model 43 218's and one 25 20. This small framed bolt-action rifle is a perfect varmint rifle that is both accurate . The latter is likely one of the strongest actions offered for this cartridge; one that would allow pursuing the Bees true potential. Something went wrong. Is a special with high gloss & checkering, did not see any others listed, is an early gun prior to most changes in 1950. Based upon reading this forum and date site, appears to have been manufactured in 1950 (what month?) Is it 100% factory original (not drilled & tapped for a scope)? From reading this thread, I see the rifle is equipped with the swept bolt and a plain (no checkering) wood stock (pretty though!). Trigger Pull: 3 3/4lbs, No Travel. Can you post (or send me) a picture showing the top of the receiver and the D&T holes? Its in really nice shape its serial is 667 and as far as I know its standard model. winchester model 43 clip for sale | eBay Bolt action rifle made from 1949 -1957 in both. Selling original Winchester type 1A rear sight elevator with, Selling original Winchester pre-64 model 70 steel butt-plate, Selling original Winchester 1873 carbine trap-door butt-plat, WTB: Winchester model 70 Marksman coarse checkered butt pla, Suggestions for replacing or restoring a worn-out 1873 carbi. It has been locked up in his gun safe for decades and appears to be in extremely nice condition. 3-Pack Winchester Model 43 218 BEE 5 RDS Magazine Mag Mags Made in the I really appreciate your help. The cartridge was originally chambered in the Winchester Model 65 lever-action rifles, which may have ultimately led to its lack of popularity. I have found a schematic and wonder if there is any info available for dis and reassembly on line (or elsewhere)? Winchester Model 43 - .218 Bee | D4 Guns I can tell you when your Model 43 was manufactured if you provide the serial number. More difficult to find Winchester model chambered for the .218 Bee cartridge. WINCHESTER MODEL 43 CALIBER 218 BEE WITH WEAVER SCOPE 4 POWER. It was manufactured in 1952. You must be a subscriber to see the full article. What is the last digit on the serial number? Early production (not factory drilled & tapped), Late production (factory drilled & tapped). That being said, I dont want to restore the rifle if it does some crazy thing to the value! WINCHESTER 43, .218 BEE, 4 RD: - Triple K I bought it for a few hundred bucks assuming it had been modified and therefore no collector value. Your Model 43 was manufactured in October 1950, and that is when Winchester first began drilling & tapping the receiver frame rings for mounting a scope. Model 43 date of manufacture | Page 3 - Winchester Collector 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. It has a weaver scope. 218 Bee "Extreme" Custom Ammo. I have just recently acquired a model 43 in 22 hornet.with a serial number 15525 am I able to get a manufacture date and possibly a review on quality and aquracy.i have not yet had the chance to shoot it and would love to know what I can expect, Drew said The early production Model 43 rifles were made with a straight (90-degree) bolt handle. (66*) Im assuming its first year production but sometimes first year production could have started in December. 218 Bee Cartridge: History, Rifles, Handloads, Everything Yo - Shooting Thanks. I would be interested in reading this article where can I find it, I have a model 43 .22 hornet with a high serial number I am also searching for a clip, boyce454 said
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