Rifle, Cooey, Model 82 with dummy FN magazine for cadet drill purposes. Serial number A5727 stamped into wood under the grip. This rifle came from the 72nd Seaforth Cadets with no bolt. It was used from the 1940s to the 1980s. During the Second World War, Cooey was a main supplier of training rifles to the Canadian Army. There were over 34,810 rifles built. The H. W. Cooey Machine & Arms Company Model 82 rifle was a single shot bolt-action .22 caliber target rifle intended for use in training Canadian Army and RCAF cadets during WW II. A number of variations exist but, generally, the rifle is 44 inches long with a 27" ordinance steel barrel. Weight is generally 6.5 lbs however this can be adjusted by changing a steel rod located in the forearm under the barrel. In 1942, the Canadian government placed an order for 34,810 rifles at a cost of C$13.80 per unit; the Canadian Army Service Bulletin dated April 20, 1943 identified them as "Rifles, Cooey Pattern. .22 in. Instruction No. 1." Large quantities later became available to the civilian market after the war as military surplus. In the late 1940s, Hallum's Sporting Goods of Toronto and International Firearms in Montreal were offering the "musket type" at C$9.95 each (about $110 in 2011 dollars). A contemporary advertisement to the retail market states, "A Military Model .22 caliber especially designed for Class 2 [shooting] clubs. Adaptable for drilling purposes, target shooting, Home Guard and Cadet training." Well regarded for its durability and reliability, particularly in the harsh environment of the Canadian winter, a Model 82 in good-to-excellent condition can fetch as high as $300-$400. Unlike other Cooey rifles of the period, all Model 82's are marked with a National Stock Number found on the base of the grip. Front sights were usually a hooded post or hooded blade type while the rear sight could be either a blade and ramp style similar to that found on other Cooey rifles or the receiver was drilled to accept a peep sight or scope mount. The action is the same design as other Cooey single shot .22's and this rifles can shoot all .22 cal ammunition. IN THE 1991 FIREARMS LIST IT HAS NO ACCESSION NUMBER, NO SERIAL NUMBER AND STATES IT HAD PARTS REMOVED FOR SECURITY (NO BOLT)