Early Model 19

[McShooty]

Generally, in any brand of .22, the extractor(s) are spring loaded and will override the cartridge rim. Keep in mind that you load most .22 single shots by putting a cartridge in the chamber, or in a trough in front of the chamber, and closing the bolt on it. I am not home so I can't check my Model 19 for sure. You could take the bolt out and fit a .22 case in its spot with the base in the bolt face and the rim under the extractor. Then push the mouth of the case in direction opposite the extractor. If the extractor bends to allow the case rim to come unhooked you should be ok.

[RedFeather]

Well, it followed me home today. I borrowed a pen from the clerk and nudged the extractor. The spring was fine and the claw looked sharp, so I hand fed a dummy and slowly closed the bolt. It slipped right over the rim. Tested the trigger, extracted and saw two clean hits from the firing pin. The metal is surprisingly better than I thought with little blue loss. Not sure if the stock was bobbed or not. I will have to replace the front and rear sights. Somewhere I have a T/C low profile screw on peep, maybe for a Contender. I might see if that will work. Otherwise, where there's a will, there's a way. I've seen some inventive peep mounts on old muzzle loaders. Worse comes to worse, William's makes a bullseye style rear sight. Anyway, thanks for your guidance. I will post pics when I figure out how to.

[McShooty]

Good for you!. Get those sights figured out and I am sure you will enjoy shooting it. Good luck.

[RedFeather]

Here 'tis:








































You can see the homemade rear sight. Front sight is not much better. I may replace it in the meantime with a Marbles bullseye.