The butt plate for the 77 should be marked “Mod. 72” on the inside. That same butt plate mold was used on a number of Winchester rifles and is correct for your 77.
I hate to disagree with Bert but production of the Model 77 did not start until 1955 so I would guess your low serial number rifle was manufactured in 1955 (first year of production).
Best Regards,
WACA Life Member #6284 - Specializing in Pre-64 Winchester .22 Rimfire
JWA said
The butt plate for the 77 should be marked “Mod. 72” on the inside. That same butt plate mold was used on a number of Winchester rifles and is correct for your 77.I hate to disagree with Bert but production of the Model 77 did not start until 1955 so I would guess your low serial number rifle was manufactured in 1955 (first year of production).
Best Regards,
Thanks for the correction… I “fat fingered it”
Your BFADM
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