Talk to me about my Winchester model 64

[masakarijoe]

Hey guys, I just inherited this Winchester model 64 in .30-30 from my father. It was his first rifle that he ever purchased, back in 1970 or so.
I have a few questions.

Approximately what year was this manufactured in?

How do I remove the front sling stud so that I can install a modern UMK stud to properly utilize the pictured sling? Is it just threaded? Or should I leave it?

This may seem like heresy, but are there any magazine extensions? Probably won't, but I'm curious.


Thanks for the help guys!

[Noah_Zark]

Made between 1943 and 1948.

Leave the front sling stud as it is, and find QD swivels to fit.

You could get a Model 94 rifle mag tube (24"), but anchoring the front will require a figure eight barrel band and filing a notch in the underside of the barrel to clear the band screw so that the band won't slip around, taking several hundred $$$ off it's value.

My sympathy at the loss of your father, but honor his memory by keeping the 64 as-is.

Noah