They are nice little plinkers. Trigger is not very good, and the barrel/receiver clamping system isn't 100% solid - make sure that it is clamped in the stock tightly so that there is some pressure between the barrel and stock. That being said, they are easy to disassemble and clean, generally work flawlessly, and magazines should be readily available. $225 is way too high, in that condition. $150 more reasonable.

PS When you remove the barrel, pull it STRAIGHT out as the ejector engages a slot in the barrel.

 

64a

The model 64A ws a post-64 reintroduction of the original model 64 produced in '72 and '73 with a little over 8K made; though the original 64 (made between '33 and '57) was available in several calibers ( .25-35, .32 spec., .30-30, and .219 Zipper) the 64A was made only in .30-30. The rifle you're looking at-if really chambered in .22-is obviously not one of these. Since you didn't describe what kind of action (pump, bolt, or semi-auto) the gun has, conjecture as to model is very difficult. Check the barrel markings and type of action and we can probably help you out. -Asa

 

I would say $225 is fairly steep . That model is common up here in the "great white north " . Used examples usually go for $75- $175 . Having said that , I had one years ago . Would blaze through ammo like nobody's business during the spring , summer and fall . However once winter would arrive , lots of jams and misfires . Funny thing as rifle was always kept spotless inside and out . Sold it due to that reason but now often wish that I hadn't . Mine was called a model 64.

 

asa, what's throwing you is that it's mostly a Canadian gun. You Yanks will see it now reincarnated as the Savage 64.

 

The model 64 was actually a Cooey design. Hubert Cooey was working on the 64 semi-auto when he passed away unexpectedly in 1958. It had to await the takeover by Winchester to actually see production. It came out in 1964, hence the model 64. The first versions had a plastic clip which was easily broken. When Winchester closed down the Canadian plant in 1979, Lakefield Arms continued making the model 64. And as mentioned, it continues today as the model 64 in the Savage line. Same basic design for the past 50 years which says something. Usually this model requires frequent cleaning and often works better if run dry or very lightly lubed. I don't know what prices are down south of the border, but up here $225.00 is too much for a used one in 80% condition. I sold one new in box with manual last year and I had to wait awhile to get $225.00. But I do think the prices for these guns ,as well as the old Cooeys, are a bit higher across the line than they are in Canada.