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…F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody became associated with the Winchester brand way back in 1875 and was probably the most famous to own several Winchester model rifles at the time. Cody would gift several rifles to friends and that may have been the reasoning behind the merger of the two. 

As for the move…

…F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody became associated with the Winchester brand way back in 1875 and was probably the most famous to own several Winchester model rifles at the time. Cody would gift several rifles to friends and that may have been the reasoning behind the merger of the two. 

As for the move

…far) in the 153391 - 154942 serial number range (shipped in September & October 1918).  We have them all documented in the late production Model 1886 survey.  They were made for use in WW I.

Bert

Seems there is quite a disparity on the count on these guns. Nearly 45% less than

…F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody became associated with the Winchester brand way back in 1875 and was probably the most famous to own several Winchester model rifles at the time. Cody would gift several rifles to friends and that may have been the reasoning behind the merger of the two. 

As for the move

…far) in the 153391 - 154942 serial number range (shipped in September & October 1918).  We have them all documented in the late production Model 1886 survey.  They were made for use in WW I.

Bert

Seems there is quite a disparity on the count on these guns. Nearly 45% less than

…F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody became associated with the Winchester brand way back in 1875 and was probably the most famous to own several Winchester model rifles at the time. Cody would gift several rifles to friends and that may have been the reasoning behind the merger of the two. 

As for the move

…F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody became associated with the Winchester brand way back in 1875 and was probably the most famous to own several Winchester model rifles at the time. Cody would gift several rifles to friends and that may have been the reasoning behind the merger of the two.  

By that

…F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody became associated with the Winchester brand way back in 1875 and was probably the most famous to own several Winchester model rifles at the time. Cody would gift several rifles to friends and that may have been the reasoning behind the merger of the two. 

As for the move

…& Western Heritage Museum?  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Cowboy_%26_Western_Heritage_Museum  

I’m not saying New Haven is a model city.  It isn’t.  Neither is Hartford, but the Colt museum remains there.

You would think the State of Connecticut would have wanted to retain

…the title says guys and gals , looking for a early Model 1894 hard rubber shotgun butt plate with the spur measurements are 1”9/16 and 5”

thanks Bruce 

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…best option is to contact the Cody Firearms Musuem (CFM) records office and obtain a factory letter for your First Model 1873.  The factory letter will pin down the date of manufacture and the as built configuration.

Cody Firearms Records Office - Buffalo Bill

… including looking in The Winchester Book (George Madis) has brought up a few questions. We believe the serial # indicates it should be a "first model rifle" 44 WCF, 24" round or octagon barrel, thumbprint dust cover, forearm cap, our rifle is consistent with that but the barrel measures 20" +/-.

…. 😉 All kidding aside what is it about the 218 Bee? Why wasn’t the 65 chambered in 38 or 44WCF? 

Mike

By the time (1933) when the Model 65 was introduced, almost nobody was hunting any game animals with the 44 & 38 WCF cartridges... the 30 WCF, 32 W.S., 270 WCF, and 30-06

…admit he "should" of added the discrepancy to the description and would rectify it. The toe on the butt stock did not look correct.

Winchester Model 12 SKEET Factory Vented Rib 30" WS-1 Choke MFG 1949 12 GA - Pump Action Shotguns at GunBroker.com : 1046087923

Thanks for the input guys!

…C said

After some lengthy negotiations, I was able to secure the 218 bee model 65 from WACA member Henry Mero. Made in 1938(Ser # 1004121). It’s in almost new condition and I rate it 98%+. It was the missing piece in

…said

Looking for DOM and any other information on a Winchester Model 94 30-30 S/N 2439068

Thanks Bert!

Your Model 94 Carbine was manufactured in the year 1960.  I cannot provide additional information without the benefit of seeing some pictures of it.

Bert

…for DOM and any other information on a Winchester Model 94 30-30 S/N 2439068

Thanks Bert!

…Durston said

That is a gorgeous Model 65. The 32-20 version is scarcer than the 218 Bee (although you'd never know it given the popularity of the 218 Bee). I had a nice Model 65 in

…Cal,

I suspect that you have a Model 53 receiver frame that has been rebarreled using a Model 65 218 Bee barrel.  There are several visual clues that can help solve the mystery, but I will need to see several clear pictures of the rifle. 

…bit of a mystery here... I inherited a Model 65 218 Bee and have not been able to establish a date of manufacture. Winchester Arms Customer Service and the Museum in Cody referred me to the…

…collectors association and I am hopeful that someone can provide some help. The model number stamped on the receiver is 7810. The stamp is strong and there are no numbers before or after that are worn. Despite its apparent age, the

…I was building a small 92 collection with a very nice rd barrel, then the natural progression to the m53, and thought I’ll start looking for a model 65 after that. I did however, want the model 53 in its own serial range which I found and acquired. The model 53 acquisition had me now interested…

…in wanting a m55 in its own Ser range. As luck and timing would have it, I was able to find a fabulous model 55 takedown in its own serial range, so the hunt now was for the model 65, which timing and a bit of luck again, Henry Mero brought home from the…

…Calgary show two weeks ago and we were able to strike a deal. I already had a very nice model 64 deer rifle.This collection is now one of my favs. 

…is a gorgeous Model 65. The 32-20 version is scarcer than the 218 Bee (although you'd never know it given the popularity of the 218 Bee). I had a nice Model 65 in

…the receiver look fake and out of line, and I think it may be a late 1941 gun.  I don't believe there was a Winchester government contract for the Model 12 until later in 1942.

By the way Larry, I've seen original high condition Model 12 trench guns sell in the last few years for $15,000 - $20

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…new to the forum and new to the model 94. Trying to figure out this rifle that was given to me. Everything I’ve looked at online is different than this one.

First the magazine tube

…m new to the forum and new to the model 94. Trying to figure out this rifle that was given to me. Everything I've looked at online is different than this one.

First the magazine tube

…are no known production records for the Model 9422.  The Model 9422 was manufactured for 22 Long Rifle, and the Model 9422M for the 22 Win Mag.

…the receiver look fake and out of line, and I think it may be a late 1941 gun.  I don't believe there was a Winchester government contract for the Model 12 until later in 1942.

By the way Larry, I've seen original high condition Model 12 trench guns sell in the last few years for $15,000 - $20

…admit he "should" of added the discrepancy to the description and would rectify it. The toe on the butt stock did not look correct.

Winchester Model 12 SKEET Factory Vented Rib 30" WS-1 Choke MFG 1949 12 GA - Pump Action Shotguns at GunBroker.com : 1046087923

Thanks for the input guys!

…said

Evidently a 96-98% model 90 .22LR is worth $4000. Any speculation as to why no flaking on this one?

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1044394429

I am suspect