Trav, I like older guns, classics , I think they were built better, better wood, finer tolerances than todays mass production models.
I think they hold their value better too. Look at a Remington 510A , 512A or 582
Old Winchester and even Savage had some great models out.
My two 22 rifles are a 1955 Marlin 39A and a 80's Ruger 10/22