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Proof Marks on an Early Winchester

Mark Douglas

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October 5, 2015 - 1:40 am

In general, how much does it impact the value of an early gun to have an R&R on the factory letter and proof marks on the barrel and receiver? The gun I am looking at was manufactured in 1896. It is in very good condition, but was apparently refinished by Winchester in 1913 and proof marks applied.

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October 5, 2015 - 1:56 am

Mark,

What will hurt it more is the refinish.

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