Winchester Model 69
Winchester Repeating Arms · Rifle · Discontinued · 1935
Also known as: Model 69, Winchester 69, Model 69A
Overview
The Winchester Model 69 is an American bolt-action repeating rifle chambered in .22 Long Rifle (and also handling .22 Long and .22 Short rimfire cartridges). Introduced in 1935 and designed by Frank Burton, it was an inexpensive takedown sporting and training rifle fed from a detachable box magazine, with an optional single-shot adapter. From 1937 the action was revised to cock on opening with a sliding side safety, leading to the improved Model 69A. Roughly 355,000 were produced before the line ended in 1963.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3100 g (109.3 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1080 mm (42.52") |
| Barrel Length | 610 mm (24.02") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 396 m/s (1299 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 203 J (150 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 90 m (98 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 406 mm (15.98") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .22 Long Rifle · primary — also known as .22 LR, 22 LR, 5.6x15mmR
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety
- Features: Takedown Design, Detachable Box Magazine, Single Shot Adapter Option
Variants
- Winchester Model 69A - Improved
- Winchester Model 69 Target - Target
Service history
Operators
- United States civilian shooters · adopted 1935
Production
Estimated total produced: 355,363 · Production years: 1935-1963
Approximately 355,363 examples sold across the Model 69 and 69A across the production run.
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Designer: Frank Burton
Discontinued: 1963
Notes
Takedown design: the barreled action separates from the stock by turning a screw beneath the stock, which could be done with a coin. Offered with 5- and 10-round magazines plus a single-shot adapter; Target and Match variants added peep sights and slings.
Background
A Depression-era plinker and trainer, the Model 69 was Winchester's affordable answer to the bolt-action .22 market and taught countless American youths to shoot. Its penny-turn takedown screw made it a favorite for cleaning and transport.