Winchester Model 1906 Shooting Gallery .22

[@jamesmorgan6782]

My dad s first gun was this one but with a octagon barrel. IN 2006 I found an exact gun he had as a child and was a birthday gift for him. My dad almost wept when he unwrapped his first gun ever as a child of 4 or 5 in 1940. This gun is in my collection now and will always have a special place in my gun collection.

[@SixRoundsStudio]

These are very cool guns and deserve their place in history. These personal stories are what the media wished never existed...but I think define the "real" gun culture. Thanks for taking the time to comment

[@RoboticPanda88]

If he had the octagon barrel he has the 1890 not the 1906 I own both.

[@joejacobsen]

Thanks! Now I know how to load my gun. I got this gun from my friend who inherited from his mother’s father. My model was dated May 1911.

[@SixRoundsStudio]

Thank you very much Joseph. And I am glad that I was able to help in some way!!

[@crazyoldhippie]

Ever since I was 12 yrs old I wanted one of these guns, I'm 68 and still want one.

[@SixRoundsStudio]

They are still out there. Keep looking. They are a blast to use. Thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@A-Z__124]

I have 1 for sale if the price is right. Made in 1913.

[@crazyoldhippie]

@@A-Z__124 Thanks for the offer Michael but I'm set for now.

[@A-Z__124]

@@crazyoldhippie No problem

[@A-Z__124]

@@James-gf3kq I sold mine for $700 Done deal now.

[@johnwalshire2884]

The 1906 I have is 3rd generation in my family made in 1913 (basic model w/round barrel). Grandfather bought it from a bankrupt traveling carnival in 1932. Looks like if had some very rough years before we go it.. Twenty years ago the rifling in the barrel finally wore out....bullets started tumbling. Fortunately a place called Heritage Forearms had a new barrel and it is accurate as ever again. Other than cleaning the action has never been touched. I cannot imagine how many rounds have been through it. All I know is I've been using it for 52 years and it still will pick off .22 casings at ten yards. My son and daughter took their first shots with it and about the time the grandkids get old enough it will be time to pass it along. Single screw takedown been on many hikes over the years. Taken squirrels, rabbit and on a backpack trip with my daughter in '95 a coyote that got stupid. I only put a few hundred rounds a year though it anymore so no doubt it will be going long after I am gone. I would say it's a good gun.

[@SixRoundsStudio]

Thanks John for sharing the story. I long have believed that the stories are as important as the gun (which is why I do the restorations). Following my dads death, I inherited his personal firearms, and along with them all the stories (there are many). I have written them down on a tag and attached them to the gun. My hope is that the stories follow the guns through time. Thank you for watching the video, and thank you for taking time out of your day to comment! Means a lot.

[@peggyhall843]

I have one.1906. It's so cool. A very dear friend gave it to me before he passed. It's cherry- and I've shot it many times. This is the first video I've seen like this- thank you!. I hope you get one.

[@SixRoundsStudio]

Thank you for the comment. These are fantastic old rifles with a fun history. Check out my latest two vids where I am working on Remingtons version of these old slide action 22 gallery guns.

[@inphiknit]

Great collection of still photos at the end. I just restored a Remington Model 12 and am looking for one of these Winchesters. The carnival - gallery gun part of thier history is of particular interest to me. Thank you for making this video.

[@SixRoundsStudio]

Your welcome and thank you for the comment.

[@flylooper]

I have my grandfathers' Mod. 1906 which he acquired as a gift while working in Alaska.The rifle was made in 1915 and my grandfather was in the salmon packing industry up there. He married in 1916, so the gun was brand new when he gpt it, most likely. This is the gun I shot as a little kid in San Francisco. One of my sons will get this keepsake.

[@SixRoundsStudio]

Thank you...I love the stories!!!

[@ericlinares6120]

My grandfather passed his down to me. He bought it for 15$ when he was 15. Love it

[@SixRoundsStudio]

These are fantastic little pieces of American History!

[@itsjustjoe3790]

Had one as a kid and it was a blast. Shorts, longs, LR. You could use any 22.

[@SixRoundsStudio]

Thanks for the comment Joe.. These are fun little rifles....now.....if you could only get some ammo!

[@jimmynewton2561]

Thank you for the awesome video! I have wanted one of these ever since I was 6 or 7. I finally picked one up today. In another comment I saw a mention of the future generations and if or what the firearm stories will look like. With this fine piece of American history, I plan going out and getting some squirrels. Hopefully I can pass it along to my kids one day to do the same!🐿💪🏻🇺🇸 - a 21 year old, Ohio

[@SixRoundsStudio]

Well Jimmy...your are the future of stories. With out you, and eventually your children, the stories die and so does the right to pass these great firearms down. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment....its appreciated and important.

[@johnharrington2400]

My favorite gun. So accurate.

[@SixRoundsStudio]

Yeah...from a different time. Thank you for the comment John!

[@Rusty_Shackleford1]

I don't have a 1906 but would love to have one some day. I do have a contemporary to it: a Remington model 12 my Great Grandfather bought in the mid 1930s. It has taken countless rabbits, squirrels, and pleanty of vermin in the chicken house. It is my favorite rifle I own.

[@SixRoundsStudio]

Thank you for commenting. So many great stories come from these old firearms. I wonder if there will be neat stores for future generations?

[@mooksixalpha5694]

I believe I have a 1890 model, gonna check when I get home. Thanks for the information, Merry Christmas!

[@SixRoundsStudio]

1890 is slightly more desirable...but by the time they all get this old, each is pretty nice to have no matter which one

[@mikeskidmore6754]

Other Videos say the Gally Guns were Popular up until the 1950's It seems I can recall shooting a Gallery gun at the Kalamazoo County Fair in the Mid 1970's

[@SixRoundsStudio]

Thanks for watching and commenting. Using these into the 50s would not surprise me. Into the 70s even. A changing American cultural landscape and concerns for safety surely created the end of the shooting at fairs and the like.

[@mikeskidmore6754]

@@SixRoundsStudio Years after shooting the 22 gallery / frangible 22 shorts.. I used to shoot an air powered bb machine gun. Seems you got 100 BB's and you had to shoot a red star out of a white paper. If you shot all the red out of the paper, you won a Prize. Sems I could usually shoot all of the read out except for a tiny spec. Thus I didn't win.

[@SixRoundsStudio]

@@mikeskidmore6754 Yep...the game was rigged! 😃

[@PortalDazzel]

SO GOOD!

[@quantumkids9659]

This was my first gun. I was about 12 when it was given to me. It is upstairs. It is very accurate.

[@SixRoundsStudio]

These are fun little guns. We have an 1890 in the shop for repair right now that is an actual gallery gun. It is shorts only and doesnt have a rear sight (do you think the carnies stacked the deck in their favor?).

[@mikecanam9477]

I got two, one nickel and one blue, love them both!

[@SixRoundsStudio]

Cool! Thanks for the comment Mike

[@brettsadler4211]

Just picked one up this weekend. It had been reblued which sucks but still a good find. Great video!!!

[@SixRoundsStudio]

Thanks Brett.

[@jeramyw]

My uncle has one that was his father in law's. He showed me last Christmas and I don't remember all the details but it was rough. It needs some work but it might just sit for another decade. I want it but don't see it coming my way.

[@SixRoundsStudio]

Jeramy...keep the faith! Good things come to those who believe. And if you ever get to own it just remember history. History of the gun and the history of those who owned it. Thanks for the comment!

[@edhickel4212]

Have one, frankenstein as prior used a couple to make the one.

[@SixRoundsStudio]

I have one of those in the shop right now...(its an 1890). Terribly confusing when you are trying to do repairs. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@RealWorldGarage]

I never knew they had a sliding .22. I guess the old saying hold true, you learn something new everyday. 😊

[@SixRoundsStudio]

Yep Brian...we learn everyday! Which makes life worth living.

[@RealWorldGarage]

SixRounds Studio amen to that

[@SlickSixguns]

Very cool wish I owned a 1906

[@SixRoundsStudio]

They are out there. Need to keep an eye for them. Thanks for the comment.

[@A-Z__124]

I have 1 for sale if the price is right. Made in 1913.

[@zachb1494]

I have a fully nickel plated 1906. My favorite rifle I own. Have not been able to find much info about it. I do know it has a replacement stock. Such a beautiful looking rifle.

[@SixRoundsStudio]

These are fun little rifles with a rich history. Thanks for commenting.

[@2manycatsforadime]

I thought that the very early 06 was for shorts only? Sorry for my idiocy and I can spell, just can not remember where the I or O is with the identifiers rubbed off.

[@SixRoundsStudio]

Shirts? You meant shorts right? No...depends on the model. I have an old 1890 in the shop right now that is a shorts only. It is also missing a rear sight. This is so the gallery shooter cant win. Or so Ive been told.

[@2manycatsforadime]

@@SixRoundsStudio Yes, I have an 1906 that needs some work as well, relining and an outer magazine tube. Rest is there. This was a hand me down many years ago from my Mom's uncle. Lucky me.

[@dennisberry9793]

Hi there mate from Qld Australia I just come across your site and subbed I have just bought a model 62 a in reasonable condition just waiting for my PTA.

[@SixRoundsStudio]

Cool on the 62. Thank you for subbing...very much appreciated. And what is a PTA?

[@dennisberry9793]

@@SixRoundsStudio PTA is a permit to acquire so every time we want to purchase a firearm we need one of these at a cost of $40.95 my dad died in December 20 so i had to get 5 of them to able to get his guns into my name is a big screw around anyway take care.

[@XDMIIIIIIIII]

Mine doesn’t feed ammo, I read dry firing damages these and I did that a lot as a kid. Any idea if I could fix it myself? I’m in Mexico so there are no gunsmiths to go to at all

[@SixRoundsStudio]

I see your dilemma. Not entirely sure i understand what "does not feed" means? Does the ammo come out of the tube? Does it "lift" from the tube to the chamber? Will the round move forward as you close the action, but not chamber?

[@deanellis3468]

Great video. Very informative. I have the same rifle but haven’t shot it in ages. I was wondering if high-velocity 22 long rifle ammo is safe to use or should I stick to standard?

[@SixRoundsStudio]

Great question and I am not sure if I have the answer. The action on this rifle is pretty strong, but I am not sure.

[@alexrebmann1253]

I have a Winchester 22 pump gallery rifle that belonged to my father inlaw. It has an octagon barrel and a flip up rear site. I cannot find the serial number anywhere.

[@SixRoundsStudio]

Typically the SN is on the bottom tang behind the trigger guard or on the bottom front of the receiver in front of the trigger guard.

[@alexrebmann1253]

@@SixRoundsStudio Looked everywhere no #. Did manufacturers always put # on back then? Wasn't till the 1960s that it became a law to put # on fire arms

[@SixRoundsStudio]

@@alexrebmann1253 Well...then I dont know? I have several of these, all years from the early 1900s, and they all have serial numbers. If I get a moment I will try and look the info up on these in the several books I have. Also..do you know what the exact model is?

[@alexrebmann1253]

@@SixRoundsStudio No model # that I can see. Im only going by the ones I see on KZbin. Only writing I see on the barrel is manufactured by Winchester Repeating Arms Co, New Haven, Conn USA and 22 WRF. I could email Winchester I guess..Thank you

[@watcherman65]

My neighbor has one that looks to be a 'Yellow Boy' style of finish. It's been well used and most of the finish is gone but the rifle itself looks decent..

[@SixRoundsStudio]

Hmmm...interesting. I have never seen one with that finish.

[@rustyredtractor]

Could I possibly have a two fer the buttstock has the metal plate but the barrel says 06 are they interchangeable?

[@SixRoundsStudio]

Rusty...Is the metal butt plate straight of crescent?

[@rustyredtractor]

@@SixRoundsStudio crescent says 1890 next to the hammer

[@SixRoundsStudio]

@@rustyredtractor Sounds like you have a gen one rebarreled from a 1906

[@brianmihlfeith7135]

And they never made a “hexagon barrel.” The 1890 had an octagonal barrel (and some very few late models had round barrels). I’ve never seen a gun with a “hexagon” barrel.

[@Portrayalpress]

Great video - thanks for sharing. A friend had a little pump .22 that we shot a lot as a kid - I remember it with an octagonal barrel but think it was a Winchester....I was more concerned with shooting it ;-)

[@SixRoundsStudio]

Might have been an 1890. Thanks for watching and commenting Patrick.

[@gunsstuffnthings6266]

I have one of these with a brass star on the stock any ideas on why the star..?

[@SixRoundsStudio]

Does the star have anything written on it?

[@gunsstuffnthings6266]

@@SixRoundsStudio No just a brass star...You can tell its old!

[@gunsstuffnthings6266]

It has the buckhorn sights with the flipup on it.

[@SixRoundsStudio]

@@gunsstuffnthings6266 wow...I dont have any idea. Can you message me a pic of it on my Facebook page? I know some folks who might be able to help identify it. Just a shot in the dark

[@dougB4454]

I have a .22 with a plastic butt plate. I have disassembled, cleaned, to new. It only likes the shorts. I can’t eject the long or long rifle. My barrel says short-long dr long rifle. Serial number 512876. Does anyone else have this problem?

[@SixRoundsStudio]

If this gun was used as a gallery gun it was most likely shot with shorts only (also during the time of its use many owners would only shoot shorts). What often happens when a 22 is shot for a long period with only shorts, the chamber erodes just ahead of the brass. This leave a recess that when a long is loaded and shot, the brass will "flow" into that recess, effectively trapping the case in that recess (trapping it in the chamber). The extractor isn't strong enough to hold the rim to extract the case. Without relining the barrel, most likely you will be stuck just shooting shorts (if you can find them). Hope this helps?

[@brianmihlfeith7135]

The Model 1906 DID NOT REPLACE the 1890!! It was made concurrently with the 06 through their production (parts cleanup until mid to late 30’s.) The 1906 didn’t replace the 1890. It was made alongside the 1890 to offer a cheaper alternative. The 1906 also used gumwood instead of walnut (though some were still made of walnut.)

[@SixRoundsStudio]

Well Brian...I guess semantics and context is important for communicating accurate information...so we can we agree that the 1906 was not a direct replacement for the the 1890. However it certainly did what the "bean counters" wanted...making a rifle that was less expensive, and more popular, yet built in the image of its predecessor. Between 1907 and 1932 Winchester sold approximately 220 K of the 1890..but changed its model designation to the Model 90 c.1919 (no longer calling it the 1806). The Model 1906 however remained largely unchanged throughout its entire production run from 1907 to 1932. Between 1906 and 1932 Winchester built 848 K of the 1906...that is nearly four times as many rifles as the 1890/mod 90 made during that same period . So yes, we can agree that both models were built concurrently...we also need to agree that the reduced cost of production of the 1906 equaled a lower retail cost and more sales, and higher production rates for the 1906...and by implication...a "replacement" for the 1890. Total production 1890/mod90 its entire production run of 42 years was 849 K. Total production of the 1906 was 848 K for its production run of 26 years (that is significant). And yes Gumwood was a usual wood for many Winchester rifles, including the 1894/Mod 94. Great conversation Brian...hope you watch more of my vids. Oh...and one more thing! The "all caps" for emphasis is not needed. I am a reasonable man always willing to discuss and learn new things.

[@Uajd-hb1qs]

I shot one of these at a Victorian steam fair in Britain. First time I’d shot live rounds since military training and now I want one but doubt it’s legal in the uk.

[@SixRoundsStudio]

I understand things are tough in the UK. These are fun little rifles. Thanks for commenting!

[@Uajd-hb1qs]

@@SixRoundsStudio Yeah, it’s a little crazy over here. Still, at least I can watch these great videos 👍

[@SixRoundsStudio]

@@Uajd-hb1qs Glad your here

[@brettsadler4211]

Also, mine has a serial number in the 200 thousands. What year would that be for production? Thanks.

[@brettsadler4211]

And also the wood in the front does not have the groves. Its smooth.

[@SixRoundsStudio]

Brett, try this website and you can enter your entire serial number: winchestercollector.org/dates/

[@chrischiampo7647]

I Have an Original 1890 With Octagonal Barrel Made in 1904 😮😀👍🏼 One of My Favorite Firearms 😊

[@SixRoundsStudio]

These are really cool old firearms. I have an upcoming vid about Remingtons version of the gallery gun. A customer wants me to install a missing butt plate...but Ill tell the story of the gun when I get to the job. Thanks for commenting.

[@chrischiampo7647]

@@SixRoundsStudio Can’t Wait 😀👍🏼

[@twistedyogert]

Does anyone still make something like this? There would probably be a demand for it.

[@SixRoundsStudio]

Rossi makes a very inexpensive "sort of" version. Actually not a bad little rifle.

[@barbedstar6480]

@@SixRoundsStudio Henry makes a .22 pump I just found out.

[@t.c.2776]

you failed to mention the .22 WRF models

[@SixRoundsStudio]

Yep...now there is an interesting story. Even as many years that I have been in the business....I never knew there was such a round or chamber. I did a video on that. Even old guys can learn stuff! Thanks for the comment.

[@t.c.2776]

@@SixRoundsStudio well I traded a couple of guns I didn't need for some interesting ones I didn't have... the model 90 was way cool as a Gallery Gun... but I didn't even know when I traded for it that there were 4 cartridge variation... if I had research the WRF I may not have taken it as the availability and cost is prohibitive as far as serious plinking... and even the current .22 mag is more powerful and less expensive...

[@brianmihlfeith7135]

But the 1906 (06) was never chambered in WRF, only the 1890 and for a few years the 62.

[@SixRoundsStudio]

@@brianmihlfeith7135 Everyone agrees that the 1906 wasn't chambered in WRF (and I say that in the video). I believe T.Cs comment above was more general than specific.

[@grasunmajjurach6026]

😲😲😲😲verygood..classic😁😁😁

[@SixRoundsStudio]

Yep. I love the story

[@ricardogamperjunior4150]

I’m from Brazil and I have an original 1906 manufecturer number 315496.

[@SixRoundsStudio]

Nice. Your year of manufacture would be 1912

[@datapro007]

Great video. I own a copy. If you leave any rounds in the tube and take it apart, the rounds spill out. So it isn't quite on par with the Ruger 10/22 Takedown - lol.

[@SixRoundsStudio]

Yeah but.... ;)

[@RAMBLINMANX92]

My 1890 says 22 wrf on the barrel

[@SixRoundsStudio]

WRF - Winchester Rim Fire

[@lafersom_stos9202]

Goodnight . A friend has a winchester .22 model 1906. He has done everything to regulate the aim and have a good grouping, but everything was in vain

[@SixRoundsStudio]

Things to check....try using several different brands of ammo (If you can find any). 22s are funky that way...like to shoot one brand but not another. Are all the components tight? Has he checked the rifling? These guns were used a lot. Is the rifling in good shape. Is there any burrs or dings on the muzzle crown? This can do weird things with accuracy. Thanks for taking the time to comment!

[@lafersom_stos9202]

@@SixRoundsStudio Yes, the rifle is well maintained despite its age, we look like rays are not new but they are also not worn, burrs or dirt in the barrel, thanks for the tip of the ammunition, big hug. 

[@protocoloplumasverdes1557]

No suelo comentar.. pero leí algunas historias que me enocionaron.. y soy nacido en Patagonia Argentina.. la cultura armera la traigo de herencia Española e Italiana.. pero la pasión por las armas desde niño y mi abuelo tenia un winchester 44/40 que heredo mi tío.. y yo hace poco compre un 22 wmr Magnum Mod.62 de la fábrica Brasilera Taurus.. y he visto que hay muchos videos de Rossi y de Winchester pero de la Fábrica Brasilera Taurus Nada.. asi que quizas suba algo.. nomas que aqui por cada tiro de 22 es el equivalente en dolares a 2 dólares o casi 1,75Ltrs de Coca Cola.. 😅😅😅 asi estamos.. 🙆🏻😬😎 Mas vale no tirar tiros al carancho.. por ahi subo un vídeo.. aunque saltan las cápsula por arriba.. logre poner mira telescopica de manera muy ingeniosa.. que aun no vi.. sin necesidad de modificar ni dañar el rifle en su forma original.. si alguien quiere saber.. solo pregunte 🤠👍

[@daltonred1156]

Just got me one yesterday for 200$

[@SixRoundsStudio]

That's an amazing price. Good for you!

[@Strutingeagle]

He needs you to tongue punch the taint around the subscribe button.

[@SixRoundsStudio]

Huh??

[@franciscosalamanca8174]

🇪🇨👍🏻

[@gregorycombs2527]

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[@dennisryan1489]

You mean "Push" the button! We are not from a 3rd world country where they say "smash" the button.

[@SixRoundsStudio]

OohKay....