letter suffix in model 73 winchester serial#

woodsrunner

July 08, 2002 21:35

I have a model 73 winchester in the 400,000 serial # range. The serial number is followed by a letter B. I was wondering if this has any special significance. It's a button magazine round barrel rifle in 32/20. I know from George Madis' book it dates from 1891. What does the letter B stand for?

Woods

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  bama55

  July 09, 2002 15:08

  Woods,
  
  "Letter following serial number refers to a minor change in
  the mechanism." The History of Winchester Firearms 1866-1980 by
  Duncan Barnes.
  
  Bama55
  
  Don't send flowers when I die. Send money now, I can buy more ammo.

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  woodsrunner

  July 09, 2002 21:51

  Bama55;
  Thanks for the info, I was hoping it was an indicator that some modifications were done at the factory. They were probably done a long time ago by a very good gunsmith.
  
  Woods

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  bama55

  July 10, 2002 09:29

  Woods,
  
  You are welcome, anytime.
  
  bama55
  
  Don't send flowers when I die. Send money now, I can buy more ammo.

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