If you peek in my gun safe, you'll find more older guns than newer ones. I just like guns that were fitted more by hand and machined steel parts more than stamped parts.
I take pleasure in the feel of my Winchester 63 but I don't often take it out for general plinking. Hence, the interest in the 10/22. It looks like the changes in the 10/22 may not be as significant as in other guns.
I think I'll go for a take-down model and the option for an older gun won't be a factor...