? For Bert

SP45

February 15, 2014 08:27

Are all the serialization charts provided by Maddis in error, or just 94"s. I looked at an 1892 (auction # 105848663) on the auction side that said ser # 110692 built in 96, yet they go on to say that Cody says "received in warehouse April 1899". so when was this gun built?

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  SP45

  February 15, 2014 08:27

  When did Winchester change the barrel marking on the 1894 from 30 WCF to 30-30

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  CapnMidnight

  February 15, 2014 09:22

  I'm not Bert, but the answer to your question is 1951.
  I'm sure Bert will be along and give you the date and time, but I'm pretty close.
  W.D.

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  SP45

  February 15, 2014 10:52

  Thanks

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  Bert H.

  February 15, 2014 12:23

  Actually, it was early in the year 1950. In my research survey, I have recorded the following as the transition point;
  
  1673569 30 W.C.F.
  1673575 30 W.C.F.
  1674105 30 W.C.F.
  1674283 30 W.C.F.
  1674687 30-30 WIN.
  1674729 30-30 WIN.
  1674992 30-30 WIN.
  1675006 30-30 WIN.
  
  The transition from the long to the short forend stock was in late 1950, in the 1748863 - 1749147 serial number range.
  
  In my research survey, I have very closely identified the serial number range for all of the notable production changes.

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