[Skippar1]

I have recently found a Winchester Mod. 77. I did not buy it because the barrel was marked 22L instead of 22LR. Is this truely a 22 long or is that the way they marked barrels back when this rifle was built? Can a 22 long rifle round be safely fired in this rifle?

 

[countryroads]

If you look at the markings again, you'll notice that it reads "22L. Rifle". It is made to only shoot 22LR.

Is it a tube feed or a magazine feed? If it is a magazine feed, you will be able to see that the magazine is sized for 22LR. If it is a tube fed model, look at the size of the loading gate. It will be sized for 22LR.

 

[Skippar1]

If you look at the markings again, you'll notice that it reads "22L. Rifle". It is made to only shoot 22LR.

Is it a tube feed or a magazine feed? If it is a magazine feed, you will be able to see that the magazine is sized for 22LR. If it is a tube fed model, look at the size of the loading gate. It will be sized for 22LR.

Thanks countryroads for your reply. It is appreciated. Skippar1