Old Winchester Hi Wall serial number
I was looking at an old Winchester Hi Wall single shot, made into a custom rifle many years ago (60+), very much refinished and reblued, new wood, etc., in caliber .22 Hornet. Only marking I can find is on lower tang, "Pat. Oct. 7th, 79"; no serial number is visible. Were these all serial numbered? Where were the serial numbers, if so? Perhaps underneath wood somewhere?
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All serial numbered. It should be on the bottom tang, just in front of the tang screw. 0 -
The serial number is on the same metal as the patent date, as shown in the below photograph. It may have been polished off in the refinishing, but a close examination may reveal at least part of it. 
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It took a magnifying glass and outdoors lighting, but a faint, nearly polished away, serial number appears to be 44410, aft of patent date, ahead of tang screw, as had been said. I was told that this rifle had been rescued from a rusted and pitted action, and built up with new Douglas barrel and stock and forearm. Thank you for responses! 0 -
quote:serial number appears to be 44410
Made in late 1890.0 -
..Alas, the lower tang on my Hi Wall was broken off at some time
and replaced with what looks like brazed on bronze. I guess that
was the only serial numbered area?0 -
quote:Originally posted by tapwater
..Alas, the lower tang on my Hi Wall was broken off at some time
and replaced with what looks like brazed on bronze. I guess that
was the only serial numbered area?
Yes it was. Winchester did not mark the serial number in any other location.0
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