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Letters on Serial Numbers Winchesters

wayneo
Can anyone tell me what the meaning of the letters on serial numbers like (A) before or after on the model 88 and model 100 Winchesters also any significance to the Red "W" on the stock?
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  • Bert H.
    Hello wayneo...

    It simply indicates an updated version (mechanical changes) of the original Model. Winchester began the practice of using the letters "A", "B", and all the way up to "E" (on the Model 1897/87) on the Model 1873. I don't know what the red "W" on the stock of a Model 88 or 100 signifies.

    Bert H.

    Real Men use a SINGLE-SHOT!
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  • duckhunter
    THE "W" MEANS WINCHESTER

    I WOULD RATHER BE DUCK HUNTING.
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  • only winchesters
    Wayneo: If you are refering to the "Red W" on the pistol grip cap, yes it does stand for Winchester, but what is unique about it , Is Winchester only used this style of pistol grip cap for a couple of years, primarily in 1962/63, they used them all up by early 64.
    Regards Dave
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  • spookster
    I don't know about the 88 but when you see the model 70A it does not have the hinged floorplate the red W indicates a model yesr change ,like the hole in the bolt end on pre 64 mod 70's.correct me if i'm wrong. jim

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