[mkgr22]

I bought this little carbine off Gunbroker, and don't have any info in my library on it. It's .22LR, single shot, and I would like to know when Genschow was making these. I assumed it is a pre-WW2 rifle- that's what the seller said.
Anyway, it's a pretty little rascal, huh? View attachment 6604

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[raul]

IMO the gun has been restocked,the wood shows a detail no Geco has ever shown, the peep scope is also unusual

 

[mkgr22]

Hi Raul-
There is no evidence of any other rear sight ever being on the rifle- no dovetail in the barrel.
The stock has no markings anywhere, even barrel channel or under buttplate, so it may be a replacement.

 

[reddog]

Here is an original stock although your model seems to be a little more complex than mine. Mine's a simple tiny boy's rifle without the device and piece of metal at the rear of the receiver. These were made starting in 1919 and I imagine into the 20's.

 

[Fushigi Ojisan]

Okay, check this out.

I have a Winchester Model 1890 with the same markings on the barrel! Pictures are attached.

My theory right now is either someone took the Geco Barrel and adapted it to the Winchester action. But that just seems so odd that it would be proofed there as well.


P.S. Hey Reddog. could you please post close-up pics of your front and rear sight? Was wondering if they look like the ones on this Winchester-Geco Hybrid

 

[reddog]

Fushigi,
They look identical. My front sight has been filed down to sight it in though.

 

[db2044]

There is a whole thread buried here somewhere on the GECO 22.
Seems, surprise, originals are worth a few hundred bucks!
I have grandpa's that passed down through the family and has collected dust under more beds...

 

[raul]

Geco is a very interesting maker, among the rifles I have made by this company the nicest is a DSM34 Military Trainer-

 

[mkgr22]

Raul, are you familiar with a Geco model 33 trainer? I have one that looks like a DSM 34, but the stock may have been duffle cut. It only has one band, and looks as though the stock should continue to the step in the barrel.

 

[raul]

No,never heard of the Mod 33, if possible post a pic of the rifle, it would be interesting -

 

[mkgr22]

No,never heard of the Mod 33, if possible post a pic of the rifle, it would be interesting -

I will shoot some pics when the rain stops. I don't have much luck with indoor pictures. Thanks for the reply.

 

[mkgr22]

The rain hasn't stopped, but I took a few pics anyway. This is my Geco 33.
It certainly seems like the forend should extend further, although the tip is rounded, and the handguard seems intact.

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[reddog]

mkgr22,
On page 247 of Speed's book there are several line drawings of the Geco Model 33, Neu Wehrsport-Modell Sportsbüsche. It is a commecial model and is your rifle however the lower stock extends out another 8" or so to within inches of the front sight. It appears yours has been cut. The handguard is correct though.

 

[Fushigi Ojisan]

Does anyone by chance know the size of that rear dovetail? I am wondering if there is a better rear sight that will drop in.

 

[mkgr22]

mkgr22,
On page 247 of Speed's book there are several line drawings of the Geco Model 33, Neu Wehrsport-Modell Sportsbüsche. It is a commecial model and is your rifle however the lower stock extends out another 8" or so to within inches of the front sight. It appears yours has been cut. The handguard is correct though.

Thanks, reddog! Does the end have any barrel band or bayonet lug? I've wondered about cannibalizing an old stock to add an extension.