The RED "W" on rifle stock

wayneo

February 11, 2003 04:42

I was wondering if anyone knows the significance or 'value' to having the "red W" on a Winchester Stock (model 100/88's), some gun stocks have it, others don't... and does the letter "A" in the serial number have any significance?
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  ATF

  February 11, 2003 05:17

  I can't tell you about the red W,but the A at the begining of the serial number started in 1969.I have a carbine that was made in 1966.It also has a red W.
  
  
  
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  Iroquois Scout

  February 11, 2003 07:49

  I don't know if this has any bearing on your question or not, but while I was going through "The Winchestr Book" by George Madis in order to answer Wolftrap's question I came across this reference to the red "W" found on some rifles. This reference is found on page 399 of the book. Anyway, here it is: "In the close-up photo, the large letter "W" may be seen. This letter, at times filled with red enamel, was often applied to guns furnished to exhibition shooters,and denoted ownership of the gun. The word "Winchester" usually on the side of the receiver, also was used on guns furnished to Winchester "Missionaries" by the company. Winchester at different times had a number of markings to show ownership by the company; a large "W" also was marked in the stock." I hope that this is of some help. Scout

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