Most collectible is probably a 22 short peep model. I opted for a 22lr peep model. Also very rare and a pleasure to shoot!

 

Havent shot mine yet…I’m afraid I’ll like it

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The only thing I sometimes forget that the 74 should not be cocked with the safety engaged or it can jam up. So if I take it out I have to look up is it safety engaged or safety off that's the problem? Maybe the answer is to take it out more often until the knowledge is ingrained in my head. But most 74 variations seem to be inexpensive as far as Winchester models compare. I only have the one 22lr made in 1941 and it is a natural pointer. It looks clunky compared to the 63 but is a surprisingly comfortable handling rifle.

 

Mine is my current favorite it just shoots so smooth and fast if you want. Mine would double feed the first round but after cleaning the 2 tiny arms in the feed mech it works great now.

 

I've got a nice one...came from the estate of a friends father. Very well taken care of. Came with that Weaver K$-C3 on it.

 

They are fun guns. With the long barrel version, mine is quiet even with HV 22lr and shoots far beyond it's pay grade with cheap Aguila ammo. Many ground squirrels were dispatched earlier this month with it. I have it paired with a Lyman All American 8x scope. The metal isn't pretty but the wood

is outstanding for a gun built in 1941.
Those are arrow shaft speed loaders laying on the blue foam pad.

 

Mine was owned by my Dad, he bought it in 1955. It has many scars and dings - all stories. Has the original Weaver K-4 on it and shoots as expected. Cool beans gun for me.