Winchester Model 55 .22 S/L/LR Single-Shot Rimfire, 22-inch Barrel, Blued, U.S.-Made (1957–1961)
The Winchester Model 55 is a distinctive rimfire single-shot from 1957–1961, marketed as an 'automatic' single-shot for training and plinking. It uses a blowback-operated, open-bolt system with a top-loading port and bottom ejection, and it is not factory-serialized. Chambered for .22 Short, Long, and Long Rifle, this U.S.-made rifle pairs a 22-inch barrel with classic open sights and a hardwood stock.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The firearm is in solid shape. It shows various cosmetic imperfections, scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss.
What’s Included
- Winchester Model 55 .22 S/L/LR single-shot rifle
This Model 55 uses a blowback-operated, open-bolt single-shot action. It was marketed by Winchester as an 'automatic' single-shot due to its top-loading port and bottom ejection. A right-side charging handle manages the action, and capacity is a single round.
Safety features include a manual safety, an auto-engaging safety, and a red fire indicator. These controls are straightforward and purpose-built for the rifle's training and plinking role.
The 22-inch barrel and blued steel receiver are paired with open sights: a fixed blade front and an elevator-style rear. This simple, durable sighting setup complements the rifle's intended use.
The one-piece hardwood stock features an uncheckered straight comb and a semi-pistol grip, finished with a checkered steel buttplate. Length of pull measures 13.0 inches, offering a classic fit and feel.
Produced from 1957 to 1961 in the United States, the Model 55 was not factory-serialized and is often confused in name with the earlier lever-action Model 55 variant of the Model 94. Its short production window and unique operating system make it a notable Winchester rimfire.