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Old February 8, 2007, 03:09 PM   #1
james6102
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Need Help With old Ranger .22

I would appreciate any help in identifying the manufacturer and original model number on an old .22 we have.

The stock was replaced years ago with a generic stock so I have disassembled the rifle to take pictures of it without the stock so that it would not influence any assistance. In addition the knob on the rifle bolt was also replaced however I don't want to go through the trouble of trying to remove that because it is VERY secure.


http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u...s6102/mech.jpg


The barrel length is 26 inches. and tapers in diameter from 1.9cm (.748 of an inch) at the base to 1.575cm (.62 of an inch) at the muzzle.

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u...102/barrel.jpg


The only markings on the barrel is Ranger .22 CAL.

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u...102/ranger.jpg


The only other marking that I could find anywhere else is what appears to be an arrow inside a circle. and that is located on the Bolt's handle.

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u...6102/arrow.jpg

Now I know that Sears marketed .22 rifles under the Ranger brand, and I suspect that this may be one of them.

The difficulty lay in identifying who manufactured this particular weapon for them.
Most of the .22 rifles that I can find images and specs on have 24 inch or shorter barrels. And I still have not found a picture of one of these old .22's that have a front sight exactly like the one this rifle has.

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u...Frontsight.jpg


This rifle is excellent, From 200 yards it keeps it's grouping to within the size of a quarter.
(That was before my eyesight began to age along with me)
Which brings me to my current dilemma and the cause of my search for information.


I wish to mount a scope on this weapon.

However I do not want to have to drill another hole in the barrel in order to mount the scope.
The rear sight is mounted by a screw, and I am hoping that there is a scope base that I could attach to the barrel using that hole only.


(Yikes! I didn't realize how detailed these photographs would be. YES.. that is rust on the barrel. I had better get out the cleaning kit. )

(I guess most things are a little rusty after 50 years. I know I am, and I'm not that old yet. )
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u.../rearsight.jpg

I was wondering if anyone has tried the Browning 22 Auto Barrel Mount?
I think that it is made by Burris Optics http://www.burrisoptics.com/bases.html

It appears to be the sort of base that I might be able to use(size depending). as it would extend the scope back over the breech but still allow me to load the rifle (One shell at a time). However I would like to know how secure a barrel mounted base like this is. I don't want the scope to become misaligned because the base came loose or wobbles because it is attached by only one screw.

I hope that someone here can help me with the information I am seeking, as well as any other suggestions on mounting a scope on this rifle without drilling into the barrel.

Thank you for your patience with my ramblings.
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