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Cooper 36 identification

822 views 9 replies 5 participants last post by  pbking51  
#1 ·
So it's been a long time since I had a cooper but acquired some as part of an estate and trying to figure out what I have

I have 1 aftermarket mag between both, but they functions perfectly and shoot some tiny bug holes from my deck at 25 yards.

1st one...pretty sure it's a featherweight..black McMillan stock, unknown trigger set at 3lbs. 20" heavy tapered barrel (stainless?)


2nd One has a 20" bull barrel, wood stock with a flat forend. Jewell set at 12oz. Serial looks like IWWM

Any help would be appreciated. I most likely will be selling them to fund the weatherbys I picked up, so value would be nice as a reference.
 

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#2 ·
Years ago, I had a Model 36 Featherweight with heavy taper barrel in a McMillan stock (not sure why it was called a Featherweight; it wasn't), but I think it had a Jewell trigger. Not familiar with the second rifle. The Model 36 is considered the lesser vs the 57M. Hard to put a value on either. I suggest you look at the various auction sites like Gun Broker and Guns America for any reference.

Doug
 
#3 ·
The jewell is actually in the wooden one. The McMillan has a vx3 6.5-20 EFR on it. Has a sticker saying 1996 Pa state championship small bore hunting silhouette. Not sure if that means a winner or just met the requirements for the match. It's something I've meant to try, but it's all but dried up in my area.
 
#7 ·
For starters, I would source the missing magazine. The value is really hurt by its absence.
A WTB here with the usual caveats.

Cooper used a repro Stevens magazine. Brownell might still offer them.
The barrel of one appears to have a lot of handling marks- almost looks like it was a blued barrel which was painted silver.