Category: Rimfire
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Chiappa LA322 Bandit Bootleg
The Chiappa LA322 Bandit Bootleg is an Italian made, tube-fed 22LR and it’s what happens when you take a traditional rimfire lever action and shrink it down until it fits in a daypack. It is a 12 inch barrel “Mare’s Leg” style firearm that occupies a weird but fun space in the market. This lever…
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Federation Firearms 1867 Lever Action 22LR Review
The lever action rimfire market has long been dominated by classic tube-fed designs. However, the Federation Firearms 1867 is part of a new wave of 22LR Turkish lever action rifles that trade the traditional tube for a modern (cheap) detachable box magazine. If this rifle looks familiar, that’s because it shares its DNA with the…
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Gevarm E1 Semi Auto 22LR Review
If you’ve spent any time scouring the used racks at Canadian gun shows, you’ve likely seen the Gevarm. At first glance, it looks like a standard vintage rimfire, but it holds a unique title: it’s one of the few open-bolt rifles legally available to Canadian shooters. Manufactured in France by Gévelot from the late 1950s…
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Norinco JW-25 “Mini Mauser” Review
The Norinco JW-25 “Mini Mauser,” is a bit of an odd duck. It is essentially a Chinese-made bolt action fashioned after the CZ 452, dressed up in a stock that mimics the German Mauser K98k service rifle. For military history buffs or those who want a .22LR that doesn’t look like a modern polymer toy,…
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Mossberg 250C 22LR
The Mossberg 250C is a bit of a hidden gem from a bygone era of rimfire production. While it may not have the massive aftermarket following of a Ruger 10/22, it offers some unique mechanical features that make it a great “barn gun” or a fun project for someone who appreciates vintage steel. Overview The…
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Cooey Model 39 Review: The Quintessential Canadian Single-Shot
If you grew up in rural Canada, there is a very high probability that a Cooey Model 39 was the first rifle you ever fired. Produced in Cobourg, Ontario, and later rebranded under the Winchester-Western name, these rifles were the “starter kit” for generations of small-game hunters. But how does this vintage single-shot hold up…
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