Western Field

**thetruepyromaniak** · October 17th, 2009, 08:15 PM

I just picked up a western field 807A-ECH. Its a single shot 22 bolt action that was sold by Wards. Anyone know anything about them? What should I expect for accuracy. It is in fair to good condtion. I paid $75 and got a set of rings thrown in on it. Did I get a good deal? My research shows it was made by colt and called the colteer SS in the colt line.

**762xIan** · October 18th, 2009, 04:30 PM

All of the old single shots like the Colteer were pretty accurate, you should be happy with it, give it a good cleaning.

Did a look around real quick, here is one for sale on Gunsamerica.....for $335!!!!

....is this thing rare or something?

http://www.gunsamerica.com/919034798..._1_22_22LR.htm

Another one for sale here...Description..."Colt Colteer I-22 .22 LR caliber rifle. Scarce Colt bolt action rifle in excellent condition. Made from 1957-66 only....$395.00 " ...link to sale site: http://www.collectorsfirearms.com/ad...xtfield=rifles

If these are the same rifles and if this is what they go for, I would say you did real good.

**762xIan** · October 18th, 2009, 04:41 PM

Here is a picture of the one from the collectors firearms site...is this what it is?

This is the one they are asking $395 for.

**Smalls** · October 18th, 2009, 06:19 PM

I'd say, if you paid 75 and rings and the other guns are going for 335+. I'd say you got a helluva deal.

**thetruepyromaniak** · October 18th, 2009, 07:33 PM

thats the gun. now it is the westernfield not colt...might affect the value. but a good deal i think

**762xIan** · October 20th, 2009, 07:47 PM

thats the gun. now it is the westernfield not colt...might affect the value. but a good deal i think

The main thing is although it says "Western Field" it is a Colt, the value won't be as high as a true Colt named gun, but it should only affect the value a little.

As an example, several years back I passed on a J.C Higgins bolt action. It was a standard gun, nothing fancy, but in nice shape and clean. J.C. Higgins is one of the old Sears house brand names. Guy wanted a little over $100 for it.

Turns out it was a Browning FN 300, made by Browning for Sears.....a very nice and pretty valuable rifle...IF you know what it is!!! I didn't and I kick myself to this day for not buying it.