.22 Hornet Conundrum - need help
 

Hello friends,

I'm facing a conundrum. I have the opportunity to purchase a beautiful 1st generation Browning A-Bolt Medallion in .22Hornet.

The problem is, the magazine is missing.

Where on this earth would I find a magazine?

I've done quite a bit of online searching - but have come only met dead ends.

How sad, that such a beautiful rifle is now [for all intents and purposes] useless because of the unavailability of a simple box-magazine.

Any tips would be greatly appreciated!

Rod

western gun parts Edmonton

get a part number before you call them

If you can get it cheap but it.
I bought a Brno ZKW 465 cheap and shot it for years as a single shot until I found a clip.
I made a block to fit the mag hole so I could drop a cartridge in.
Eventually you will find a clip.

That is going to be a tough one to find, discontinued, and it never was common. It is unfortunate that people don't store the magazines in the firearms.

no extra mag with this one
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1025240638

That rifle I'm looking at is exactly like that!

Honest question. Would 3D printing be a viable option? Maybe not for a complete, but certain portions?

OP, I happen to have the same rifle. I have three mags. Two functional and one is not. A piece of the internals snapped. Tried repairing with epoxy. It held for a few years but let go again and I have not attempted to repair again. If we could figure out a way to produce this component of the magazine, I could probably help you out and sell you a magazine. My only condition would be, that if you ever choose to sell that rifle, I get first crack at purchase. They are absolute gems. It’s a sin to have it sit in its current state as such. I’ve been looking for mags for these at every show and store visited for at least a decade and have yet to see, or hear of one.

Well that is a mighty fine offer sir. It's this sort of opportunity that might just be the decision-maker! Part of me is saying, "Buy it" - another part of me is saying, "Don't, because I may never find a magazine." I will speak with the seller tomorrow, and if it's OK with you, I may be in touch.
Thank you!

And they want a fortune. That be an expensive gun by the time a guy could get it to Lloyd. Thanks for sleuthing that one out!

This one is used and pricy (about $165 Canadian) and is in New Zealand, so make friends with Coiloil so he can buy it and bring it for you next time he visits Alberta.

https://www.guncity.com/second-hand-...-rounds-385070

Man that's a simple looking little component! I think I could almost make one myself! :thinking-006:

Numrich
 

Doesn't have them ?

Buy the gun, you will eventually find a mag and if not, they work great as single shots. They are a fantastically accurate 22 Hornet. I had one that would put 5 under an inch at 200 yards very regularly, and they are pretty on top of that.


Target squares are 1/2" on a side, not the typical 1".

https://i.imgur.com/I9Oc63kh.jpg

Hey Big Lou...
 

Hey Big Lou - I sent you a Private Message - not sure if it went through though. I can't find it now in my "sent items" :thinking-006:

That's fantastic!

For that price, I would just buy an Anschutz in 22Hornet. My 1730HB was a solid 1/2moa for 5 shots rifle. Corlanes has a very nice Anschutz 22Hornet on consignment.

This guy may possibly build them for you, if you can beg/borrow a sample he can work with, https://mag3d.ca/product-category/browning/ . May be worth a call or E-mail, never know what he may have for info, or what is needed to make one, no cost to inquiring.

Thanks for this!
Every other lead so far has petered out unfortunately.

*update*
 

Well, so far all leads have petered out. The only place I found one was in a gunshop in Christchurch, New Zealand. Export regulations from the New Zealand end make it impossible to get it here.

:waiting4:

That sucks. But like I said in my post with the link, ask Coiloil (member here). He is in New Zealand and might know and be able to do something. It is a rather expensive magazine though.

Thank you! :happy0180:

Buy the gun. Whether you ever find a mag or mot you will be very happy shooting it as a single shot. If not, pm please me as I would be happy to have another.

Coiloil37, to be exact.

I can get the mag for you, If you buy the rifle, I will order it to my self and next time in NZ will bring it back, Most likely April/May
Give me a message, if you buy the rifle, we will work it out.

I will be in touch sir!!
Thank you!

Is the A-bolt you're looking at in that good a shape?

Yes, I believe it is.
It's an A-Bolt Micro Medallion. From what I understand, a somewhat rare rifle in .22 Hornet.

Beauty little rifle. Enjoy!

Did you buy it yet?

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That 22Hornet that you just purchased is a beauty of a rifle. Let us know how it shoots.