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August 26, 2025
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my 1894 38-55 rifle is only factory marked on the tang only 38-55 is stamped on the barrel made in 1912 is this correct?
April 15, 2005
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No, it is not correct. What is the serial number on your Model 1894? (so that I can confirm the date of manufacture, and the corresponding factory markings it should have on it)
Bert
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August 26, 2025
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5794195 it has a proof stamp on top of the barrel that maches the proof on the receiver.
April 15, 2005
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Danrr said
5794195 it has a proof stamp on top of the barrel that maches the proof on the receiver.
The serial number you provided is NOT a 1912 production Model 1894. Instead, it indicates a 1991 production Model 94 manufactured by the U.S. Repeating Arms Company.
Bert
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April 30, 2023
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Danrr, you might want to post some photos (https://winchestercollector.org/forum/forum-rules-and-faqs/posting-pictures-2024/) and clarify your question(s) for us. Multiple good photos preferred!
August 26, 2025
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I miss read the serial number it should be 579495 I don’t know where I got the extra 1 from.
April 15, 2005
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Danrr said
I miss read the serial number it should be 579495 I don’t know where I got the extra 1 from.
We still need to see pictures of your Model 1894. What is the barrel length? Round or octagon barrel?
Bert
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August 26, 2025
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the barrel is round I am trying to send photos hope you get them.
April 15, 2005
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Danrr said
the barrel is round I am trying to send photos hope you get them.
Where are you sending them?
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
August 26, 2025
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The barrel is 25.5 inches . I will try again to send the photos.
April 15, 2005
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Dan,
Your Model 1894 is a standard “Sporting Rifle” with a 26-inch round barrel. The Winchester marking should be on the left-hand side of the barrel just forward of the rear sight (as shown in the picture I have attached). If you cannot clearly see the roll marking, the barrel has most likely been subjected to a buffing device.
Bert
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August 26, 2025
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thank you very much sorry for all the confusion on my part.
April 15, 2005
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Danrr said
thank you very much sorry for all the confusion on my part.
No problem and happy that you got it all figured out. Did you find the Winchester marking on the barrel?
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