DUMB GUNS vs SMART GUNS

[308magtip]

back in late 50's early 60's I saved my paper route money to by a .22. Got a brand new Winchester Mod 69A. I still have that "dumb gun" as in all these years it has NEVER learned to load itself.I even left written instructiong tied to the bolt handle. Now if anyone has a "smarter" gun please post it. Only problem I had with it was I got a little huried when lining up a shot at a squirrl and forced the trigger reward before taking it off safe.the ,because of soft metal, allowed the foring pin to move beyond the sear holding it back.Upon pushing the safty forward the gun discharged. Any Mod 69A owners please beware.I was able to get a better after market part to correct this.

[gamekeeper]

I believe that the 69 had a different safety to the 69A thanks for the tip I'm looking for a vintage .22.

[308magtip]

The 69A safty is located on the bolt or rightside of the rifle. Push forward to fire , rearward position is safe. It is a very fine shooting .22 . If you get one they came with s 5 shot mag. I found a factory 10 shot mag at the old Western Auto store in Ephrata,pa prior to 1970. paid 3 bucks then.Now a factory OEM with the winchester name on the botton can sell for 200$$. Enjoy it if you find one.Mine will shoot or should I say is capable of tighter groups then these old eyes can do.