I built this rifle about 35+ years ago. It started life as a Winder Musket in .22 short. I had the barrel re-lined and chambered for the .22 Mag cartridge and cut the barrel back a couple of inches to get rid of the front sight base and recrowned the muzzle. I added the single set trigger bits and carved a new sporter stock for it out of a nice piece of walnut. The drop at the heel, cast off and the cheek piece are all matched to my body shape so that I can close my eyes, shoulder the rifle and be looking straight thru the scope when I open my eyes. Lest someone be upset over modifying a collectable rifle, it had been reblued and the stock shortened before I bought it. The scope is a 6-24x with a 50mm adjustable objective lens and 1/8th" per click adjustments. This one turned out to be a real tack driver and can easily do 1/2 moa groups at 100 yds! Also, when the action is closed, it automatically cocks the hammer so that it is ready to fire! Some pics:
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22 WMR Low Wall Rifle............
I built this rifle about 35+ years ago. It started life as a Winder Musket in .22 short. I had the barrel re-lined and chambered for the .22 Mag cartridge and cut the barrel back a couple of inches to get rid of the front sight base and recrowned the muzzle. I added the single set trigger bits and carved a new sporter stock for it out of a nice piece of walnut. The drop at the heel, cast off and the cheek piece are all matched to my body shape so that I can close my eyes, shoulder the rifle and be looking straight thru the scope when I open my eyes. Lest someone be upset over modifying a collectable rifle, it had been reblued and the stock shortened before I bought it. The scope is a 6-24x with a 50mm adjustable objective lens and 1/8th" per click adjustments. This one turned out to be a real tack driver and can easily do 1/2 moa groups at 100 yds! Also, when the action is closed, it automatically cocks the hammer so that it is ready to fire! Some pics:
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Thanks for the kind words! This rifle was many months in the making, mostly the time spent carving and finishing the stock and forearm. Hopefully, this will be a family heirloom for many generations to come! By the way, that is the first and only stock I ever made! All of the cutting and shaping was done with hand tools (chisels, etc.) and sandpaper on different shape blocks. The original Low Wall receiver has many curves and bits that have to all be cut out and fitted so they all fit properly!
Thanks for the kind words! This rifle was many months in the making, mostly the time spent carving and finishing the stock and forearm. Hopefully, this will be a family heirloom for many generations to come! By the way, that is the first and only stock I ever made! All of the cutting and shaping was done with hand tools (chisels, etc.) and sandpaper on different shape blocks. The original Low Wall receiver has many curves and bits that have to all be cut out and fitted so they all fit properly!
Winchester 22 Low Wall
I also have a Low Wall that started life as a Winder musket, not collector quality, but all parts present, stock cracked. Sent it all to Paul Shuttleworth. I found original sights, barrel relined, action case colored, AAA walnut in sporting configuration. Thinking about selling it now, since I have not shot it since it's rebirth about 15 years ago. Certainly a beautiful piece, they don't make them like that any more. Enjoy yours!
I also have a Low Wall that started life as a Winder musket, not collector quality, but all parts present, stock cracked. Sent it all to Paul Shuttleworth. I found original sights, barrel relined, action case colored, AAA walnut in sporting configuration. Thinking about selling it now, since I have not shot it since it's rebirth about 15 years ago. Certainly a beautiful piece, they don't make them like that any more. Enjoy yours!
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