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Model 12 markings

Tony Tremper

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August 27, 2019 - 12:25 pm

Did Winchester ever put production year marks on underside of the barrel? I know of a model 12 in 28 gauge that has “37” stamped on the underside of the barrel. Is this legit or a fake? The serial number dates the gun to 1937.

Bert H.

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August 28, 2019 - 1:01 am

Hello Tony,

Winchester did stamp the barrel with a 2-digit year number indicating when the barrel was manufactured. That practice took place from 1920 through the mid 1950s.

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Tony Tremper

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August 28, 2019 - 3:34 am

Bert H. said
Hello Tony,
Winchester did stamp the barrel with a 2-digit year number indicating when the barrel was manufactured. That practice took place from 1920 through the mid 1950s.
Bert

Thanks, Bert for your speedy reply. I really appreciate the info.

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