They are fun little rifles to shoot and yours looks to be in top notch condition.

Here are my pair, mine are a little beat up. Just how I like them, well seasoned. One is stamped 67 and the other is stamped 67A

 

So, the gun shop had 2 of these boys rifles from the same consignor.
The other one was a 67A.
It wasn't in as nice of condition. It had a chrome trigger guard. There were sling attachments, and the stock was rougher.
She said one of them cocked on open, and the other cocked on close.
Is that a normal difference between the 67 and 67A?

 

The 67 never cocked by working the bolt. You always have to cock the gun by hand after the bolt has been closed.

 

Yeah, I couldn't figure out what she was talking about either.
Maybe I misunderstood.
Can you give any insight on the age of this gun based on the photos?
The takedown screw is recessed.
Did the 67 and 67A overlap on production dates?

 

Can you give any insight on the age of this gun based on the photos?
The takedown screw is recessed.
Did the 67 and 67A overlap on production dates?

Hi K.T.

From what I can see in the photos your specific 67 Youth rifle was made between 1946 through mid-1949, that is as close as I can get without having it in-hand and/or doing some disassembly.

The 67/67A "MAY" have overlapped a little but probably not by much (if any) as the stock, sear spring, barrel, barrel stud, etc. etc. were all completely different than the 67 and they were not interchangeable. In those cases, Winchester usually shut down production of the previous model, assembled what they could from existing parts and then re-started with the newly designed components and "A" suffix. The remaining older parts were transferred to "stores" (within Winchester) for use as mail order replacement parts, the surplus of which were then, ultimately, sold to companies like Numrich when Winchester no longer needed them.

Congrats on your purchase, the 67 is THE iconic training rifle for kids, you have chosen wisely Grasshopper

Best Regards,

 

Thanks so much for the insight.
I've read from others that you are the go-to for Winchester information.
I bought it at a favorite mom & pop gun shop haunt of mine. The owner brought around 150 guns from his collection into the shop to consign, as he is now in assisted living. He was a lifelong optometrist that frequented this gun shop, and had taken care of the owners eyesight for many years.
It had already been marked down once, but I submitted my offer anyway.
When the shop owner told him I wanted it to teach my grandchildren he graciously accepted my offer. I learned today that was why he had originally purchased it, but never had any grandchildren.
I feel blessed to be the new caretaker of this very fine firearm.
Thanks again,
K.T.

 

I am not the "go to" person but will weigh-in on topics I think I know a little about. There are LOTS of knowledgable people here, we all work as a team, that is what makes RFC such a great resource!

Best Regards,

 

I agree!
Everyone is very knowledgeable and helpful to us newbies.
Many thanks to all!