Winchester 1894 Nickel Steel Barrel

bs233jl

October 03, 2015 09:36

What years did Winchester make nickel steel barrels for the Model 1894. Seems I read some were they used them, then stopped for a while and started using them again. Now I can't find that info. Thanks.[:)]

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  Bert H.

  October 03, 2015 11:59

  Winchester began using nickel steel barrels when the 30 WCF was introduced in May 1895, and they continued using them (uninterrupted) until April 1932, when the Proof Steel barrels were introduced to replace them. For a very short period of time (in the 60000 - 69000 serial range), Winchester experimented with "Extra Steel" barrels. In late 1926, Stainless Steel barrels were offered as an added cost special order option... by 1930, Winchester was giving them away at the same price as the nickel steel barrels.

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