When it comes to hunting, there is NOTHING that tops. The rifle holds a period Williams Wide Guide 4x scope set in Weaver Top-Mount rings, which were left in place during all load testing. Winchester continued to catalog them through 1957 to sell remaining stock on hand. Rare Winchester Model 43 .218 Bee Bolt Action Varmint Hunting Rifle The Winchester Model 43 is a relatively little-known rifle compared to the company's many legends, such as the Model 94 and Model 70. Hornady has become the most reliable source for Bee brass, offered in both loaded ammunition and as a component. That slow rifling generally limits the .218 Bee to bullets weighing less than 52 grains; no Greek tragedy, as introducing heavier slugs produces quickly diminishing returns. Any additional info you could provide would be appreciated. Brand New 5 product ratings $97.00 sladestreettactical (31,017) 98.4% Buy It Now +$3.50 shipping Sponsored Celebrating and maintaining Americas heritage. The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? WINCHESTER MODEL 43 CALIBER 218 BEE. The tendency with smaller varmint rounds like the Bee is to push maximum, ammunition left in a hot sun or truck cab inviting a stuck case or locked bolt. Just today, I was lucky enough to be the winning bidder on a Model 43 in .22 Hornet this afternoon. The jewel among bolt-action Bees, and one that will hold its own with the Model 70 in accuracy, is the dainty little Sako L46. RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. -Premium quality mag made in the USA. It came off of a ladys fathers boat. I have a Model 43 in 25-20 with a 3 digit serial. WINCHESTER MODEL 43 CALIBER 218 BEE WITH WEAVER SCOPE 4 POWER. 1 single shot in the Bee. Seller information ( 99.5% positive feedback Save seller Contact seller Visit store See other items Magazine Mag for Winchester Model 43 218 Bee 5 Rd Blued Clip Manufactured from 1948 to 1953, the Model 43 was chambered for the 25-20 Win, 32-20 Win, 218 Bee, and 22 Hornet cartridges. Can you post (or send me) a picture showing the top of the receiver and the D&T holes? standard and deluxe grade. Hey Bert, Thanks so much, its not tapped like I said 98% ish. Based upon reading this forum and date site, appears to have been manufactured in 1950 (what month?) Action works perfectly. The cartridge is named for the bore diameter of the barrel in which the cartridge is chambered rather than the usual practice in the United States of having the cartridge's nomenclature reflect in some way the bullet diameter. Winchester introduced the Model 43 bolt-action in 1949 as a sort of Winchester Model 70 Junior, the first rifle produced by the company following World War II. $47.50. Among them is a Winchester Model 43, standard model, swept bolt lever, chambered in .218 BEE, with a Weaver scope mounted on it. Winchester Model 43- Left Extractor w/Spring - .218 Bee, 32 WCF, 25-20 - New !! Sign-up for the Old Arms of Idaho newsletter special offers, and insights into firearms from the very old to the very modern. Is a special with high gloss & checkering, did not see any others listed, is an early gun prior to most changes in 1950. I am setting up my new Hot-Bluing system (something I have wanted to complete for 30 Years) and this should be project number 1!! Come join the discussion about optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! Winchester ~ 43 ~ .218 Bee - Guns International Brand New 5 product ratings $97.00 sladestreettactical (31,017) 98.4% Buy It Now +$3.50 shipping Sponsored At that time, Winchester did not drill & tap the receiver for mounting a scope, which means that your grandfather had it altered aftermarket. Ill look more closely and take some photos next time Im home. Though I have plenty of varmint rifles hanging around (.204 Ruger Thomson Single Bull, .223 Remington AR Bushmaster, .22-250 Ruger M77 Bull.) You are considering a vintage Winchester Model 43 Barrel -- it's chambered for 218 Bee. My grandfathers Model 43 .22 Hornet, s/n 32664A was passed down to me awhile back. New Hornady brass, vintage Lee Reloading Dies and CCI No. I bought it for a few hundred bucks assuming it had been modified and therefore no collector value. I have a winchester rifle. model # 43-218 BBEE. That number The DOM was 6/23/148. Lot 754 : Winchester Model 43 Bolt Action Rifle in .218 Bee Unfortunately, I missed out on a couple of the ones I really wanted (Ruger M77 .220 Swift) And a few Winchester Lever Guns in .38/.357/.45 Colt etc. BORE EXCELLENT ORIGINAL FACTORY FINISH OF WOOD AND METAL PARTS. In terms of short-range velocity, the .218 works quite well. Thanks so much for the response Ill post pics tomorrow. This rifle is in good condition and comes with one magazine and Weaver style scope bases. Myarticle discussing the Model 43 is available for viewing here on the WACA website foranyone who is a WACA member in good standing. If yours are correct would you be interested in selling one? But if not I would go with newer optics like a Leupold 39, Im not the boy who first shot this rifle 40+ years ago. and .32-20 Win. Forum. Thank You Bert for your input & Time, I do appreciate it. Serial number- 52550A. The latter is likely one of the strongest actions offered for this cartridge; one that would allow pursuing the Bees true potential. Produced from 1949 to 1957, with about 63,000 sold. A bolt-action, with detachable box magazine. It offers 30 percent more case capacity and a more than 100 feet per second (fps) improvement in velocity, despite lower established operating pressures. -Mags are new and are brand new in packaging. The .218 Bee was the first modern varmint cartridge designed expressly for a lever rifle Winchesters Model 65. Hello Group and thanks to Bert for all of the information!! Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. The Model 43 is a very simplistic design, and does not require much disassembly to properly clean. I have found a schematic and wonder if there is any info available for dis and reassembly on line (or elsewhere)? Winchester Model 43, 218 BEE, 5 RDS by TripleK #693M Made in the USA! Mac, I plan to keep them together with the rifle at the moment. My grandfathers Model 43 .22 Hornet, s/n 32664A was passed down to me awhile back. The Model 43 was a nice little rifle and often described as the poor man's Model 70, but those I owned in .22 Hornet and .218 Bee years ago were nowhere near as accurate as my Winchester models 54 and 70 in .22 Hornet. SERIAL NUMBER 5241XA FACTORY DRILLED AND TAPPED FOR SCOPE. Okay, we both know that is not going to happen! Formerly of the Peter and Patty Murray collection. Trigger Pull: 3 3/4lbs, No Travel. Hey Guys, New to the forum. We went to breakfast at the local truck-stop and headed up the hill to eradicate some pests from the hay fields.. Back then, we called them Digger Squirrels. It is super awesome when someone like you takes the time to educate! cartridge. Learn how and when to remove this template message, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=.218_Bee&oldid=1116872508, Winchester Repeating Arms Company cartridges, Articles needing additional references from January 2013, All articles needing additional references, Articles with unsourced statements from September 2010, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 18 October 2022, at 19:40. Similar to a Silver Grey Squirrel, but lived in the ground. These rifles were equipped with open sporting rear or Lyman 57A micrometer receiver sights, the test rifle included a dovetailed front bead of fiber-optic, obviously not factory original. Winchester Model 43 218 Bee Rifle With Scope (1951 Year Model) I have a model 43 in 22 Hornet which has been drilled and tapped for scope mounts. I would assume that bedding the action and barrel would be worthless in this case, but I might do it for fun and practice? Its a great shooter in any case. Winchester Model 43. ECOM00050823. Im certain I can figure it out but, before I get to disassembling it, Id really like to have a look at the owners manual. It has 2 magazines. .218 BEE. Resultados que coinciden con menos palabras, Mercedes C218 Clase CLS 2014 rojo met. The .218 Bee is a .22 caliber centerfire rifle cartridge designed for varmint hunting by Winchester in 1937. I do not see where you get the idea of a 3rd screw from. The Model 43 is a well-made, 6-pound rifle that includes a three-round detachable box magazine, allowing the use of pointed bullets (though the confines of that magazine limits overall length). with nice wood all matching. The Winchester Model 43 "Special Rifle" version, used for testing here, includes a 24-inch round, proof-steel barrel measuring .56-inch at the muzzle, select walnut stock with checkered pistol grip and forend and steel butt plate. The cartridge was originally chambered in the Winchester Model 65 lever-action rifles, which may have ultimately led to its lack of popularity. This small framed bolt-action rifle is a perfect varmint rifle that is both accurate . For Winchester Model 43 rifles the Beger 35gr Varmint, Hornady 35gr V-Max, Nosler 35gr Varmageddon, Sierra 40gr Varminter and the Barnes 30gr Varmint Grenade are your best choices. Very fine. I have always wanted a .218 Bee, but wasnt sure on what to look for, so I settled for this one. between 1949-1957. I may have a gem and not known it all this time. The Model 43 is a very simplistic design, and does not require much disassembly to properly clean. Our Friends at Classic Firearm Parts may have it in stock. Assuming that it is in the 61,000 serial range, it was a late production rifle, and Yes, it was factory drilled & tapped for mounting a scope. Thanks for help, [emailprotected] said Despite showing some early promise, the cartridge never really caught on, even though it was later chambered by Winchester in their new bolt-action Model 43 rifle and by Sako in their L-46 rifle. Is this a bad thing? Algo sali mal. The pre-drilled & tapped receivers did not occur until October 1950, in the 31780 serial number range. It is really easy to identify a factory drilled & tapped Model 43 from one that was not. Hey Bert, Thanks so much, its not tapped like I said 98% ish. Old Arms of Idaho strives to keep firearms fixable from the very old to the very new. Weaver K6 optics are clear. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. Model 43 date of manufacture | Winchester Rifles | Forum | Winchester 218 Bee "Extreme" Custom Ammo. Sold For: $1,010 Make: Winchester Model: 43 Serial Number: 21940A Year of Manufacture: 1949-1957 Caliber: .218 Bee Action Type: Bolt Action With Detachable Magazine Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked "MADE IN NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S. OF AMERICA / WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL WINCHESTER / TRADE MARK / MODEL 43-218 BEE". My goal is to replace the few missing hardware pieces and eventually do a little plinking. Something went wrong. Im traveling and a long way from home. Winchester continued to catalog them through 1957 to sell remaining stock on hand. 400 Small Rifle Primers were used for all testing. View cart for details. Though I did stumble across the thread on a Google search, I did reference you Bert as the referring Member. It appears that your local gun shop is carrying Hornady ammo. I have just recently acquired a model 43 in 22 hornet.with a serial number 15525 am I able to get a manufacture date and possibly a review on quality and aquracy.i have not yet had the chance to shoot it and would love to know what I can expect, Drew said Winchester ~ 43 ~ .218 Bee. My typo. SERIAL NUMBER 20669A WANT TO PURCHASE CALL SHOP 716-941-3946 .Click for more info. 3-Pack Winchester Model 43 218 BEE 5 RDS Magazine Mag Mags Made in the Caliber. If it has a smooth uncheckered stock, it is a Standard rifle. I think I made out okay for what I paid for it. Winchester offers sporadic runs of factory ammunition and Quality Cartridge offers handloading hulls. If you can, please send clear detailed pictures of the rifle to me at [emailprotected], NOTE: first posts are subject to administrator approval before being displayed, WinchesterCollector.org UPC. This low magnification and relatively coarse crosshairs might have negatively affected groups somewhat. Bert, if you follow NW Sportsman Magazine (It appears we live just across the water from one another in Wa.) I acquired a model 43 serial number 19257A. Other than my GREAT GREAT Grandfathers Winchester 30/30 (and his original saddle scabbard stamped 1882) I have not owned another Winchester until today. Winchester Model 43 Rockchuck Hunt with a .218 BEE and .22 HORNET Its seen better days and as a boy I recall a Weaver 4x scope thats now missing. It has been locked up in his gun safe for decades and appears to be in extremely nice condition. There is a post in the forum by Bert with pictures of correct Model 43 .218 magazine for reference. Model 43 Introduced in 1949. We are pleased, once again, to accept online orders. The swept bolts begin to appear at serial number 1100, and fully replace the straight bolt before serial number 8800. Winchester Model 43 Rifle. A serial number in the 600 699 range puts its production in June of 1948. Was this rifle originally drilled at the factory for the scope mounts? Mon-Fri: 10:00am 4:00pmSaturday & Sunday: Closed. IF YOU SELECT BUY NOW AND DO NOT RESPOND TO ATTEMPTED CONTACT FROM CLASSIC FIREARMS WITHIN 24 HOURS, THE ITEM WILL BE RELISTED AND YOUR ACCOUNT WILL BE REPORTED TO GUNS INTERNATIONAL FOR FAILURE TO COMPLETE TRANSACTION. Serial number 19257A was manufactured in February 1950. Scarce deluxe model 43 in popular .218 Bee. 2023 Rock Island Auction Company. Yes my local store has 2 or 3 brands.i have sighted rifle in today.mind you not 100 percent fine tuned.i was in the middle of a bear hunt hahabut with scope mounted and Hornady 35g vmax and American eagle 35g I was getting touching groups of 3 at 50 yards.i did a bore sight and first group of 3 just bore sighted the group was less than half inch at 25 yardsdialed it in a bitand managed clover leafs at 50 yards with both brands of ammo.i was in a rush to get moving ? with nice wood all matching. ltima actualizacin de esta pgina: 01-May 19:56. Winchester designed the cartridge by necking down the .25-20 Winchester cartridge to accept a .224 diameter bullet. The serial number is 29150A. Your Model 43 was manufactured in October 1950, and that is when Winchester first began drilling & tapping the receiver frame rings for mounting a scope. WACA 6571L, Historian & Board of Director Member. Model-43-Special-47841A-218-BEE.jpg (40 KB) WACA 6571L, Historian & Board of Director Member Timothy Hamilton Lititz, PA New Member WACA Member Forum Posts: 1 Member Since: March 19, 2022 Offline 4 March 19, 2022 - 3:50 am Bert I have a number of Model 43 218's and one 25 20. [emailprotected] said The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Im happy to help in any way I can. GI#: 102260137. Barrel and receiver are in great condition save some aging and usage marks, surface scratches, and tarnishing. I bought it for a few hundred bucks assuming it had been modified and therefore no collector value. Winchester ~ Model 43 ~ .218 BEE for sale WINCHESTER 43, .218 BEE, 4 RD: - Triple K I recently inherited some rifles from my grandfather. 4.0 out of 5 stars. Receiver behind bolt is square cut not angled, has the swept bolt, & serial # is 20078A. In addition to the Bee, it was available in .25-20, .32-20, and .22 Hornet. Magazine Mag for Winchester Model 43 218 Bee 5 Rd Blued Clip WINCHESTER MODEL 43 DELUXE CALIBER 218 BEE - GunsAmerica . The .218 Bee like the ancient .22 Hornet remains curiously popular despite the availability of superior, mild-mannered .224-caliber bullets such as the .221 Remington Fireball and .222 Remington. However, while the .25-20 and the .32-20 Model 65 rifles have 22-inch (560mm) barrels, the rifles chambered for the Bee have 24-inch (610mm) barrels. Im intrigued by this thread. Bolt action rifle made from 1949-1957 in both standard and deluxe grade. If you read the article that I wrote (in the Spring 2016 Collector magazine), it explains the Model 43 production history in better detail. It is a 218 Bee and a standard rifle. OVERALL LENGTH - 42.25. BORE EXCELLENT ALONG WITH FACTORY BLUE AND WOOD FINISH. .218 Bee - Wikipedia Opens in a new window or tab. Your Model 43 was manufactured in late August, 1950. Winchester Model 43 .218 Bee Bolt Action Varmint Hunting Rifle With Leupold Scope and Sling. A forum community dedicated to all firearm owners and enthusiasts. WINCHESTER MODEL 43 WINCHESTER MODEL 88 WINCHESTER MODEL 71 100 HOOD . 2-Pack Winchester Model 43 218 BEE 5 RDS Magazine Mag Mags Made in the USA! Winchester ~ Model 43 ~ .218 BEE Description: The Winchester Model 43 is a great platform for a varmint rifle. WACA 6571L, Historian & Board of Director Member, Hey Guys, New to the forum. I really appreciate your help. I am in hunt for correct ,218 magazine. .218 Bee Loads for Winchester's Model 43 Bolt Rifle The Model 43 was only in production from May 1948 through December 1953. A few later rifles were apparently factory tapped for scope bases, the test rifle (on generous loan from gunsmith Ron Soderquist) including serial number 20234A, so it was likely drilled and tapped to allow scope use after leaving the factory (though I could be wrong). Winchester model 43 3 round magazine 218 Bee, Winchester Rifle Model 43 Magazine 218 BEE New Manufactured. ), Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Pistols (flint), Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Pistols (perc), United States Patent Firearms Revolvers/Pistols, Century Arms International (CAI) - Shotguns. Selling original Winchester type 1A rear sight elevator with, Selling original Winchester pre-64 model 70 steel butt-plate, Selling original Winchester 1873 carbine trap-door butt-plat, WTB: Winchester model 70 Marksman coarse checkered butt pla, Suggestions for replacing or restoring a worn-out 1873 carbi. WE DO ACCEPT CURIOS& COLLECTORS LICENCE ON ALL FIREARMS THAT ARE 50 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER, OR FIREARMS THAT ARE LATER MANUFACTURE AND ARE ON THE BATF CURIO LIST. There is no major damage to be noted, no scratches, scuffs, gouges or rust. Ken Waters, in a January 1976 Pet Loads column, warned that the Model 43 speed lock, mid-bolt locking lug was not stout enough to handle hot maximum loads.

Carter Rubin Grandfather Jay And The American, Louie Addazio Salary, Cranberry Slush Sonic, Articles W