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Help with Model 72 Date
Dave M.
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December 7, 2025 - 11:11 am
There is no barrel code on bottom of barrel. Does have the Winchester stamp by the reciever.
Slide safety on right side, No rear sight or dovetail. Has a side mount receiver peep sight. Walnut stock.
Shoots .22 S, L, & L.R. Tube feed.
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JWA
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December 7, 2025 - 4:59 pm
Based on your photos and the visible physical characteristics therein you have a Winchester catalog number G7201R with the 80A rear sight which has the swept style bolt handle and no receiver grooves. That places production of your rifle between mid-1948 to early 1949 if it is marked “Model 72” on the barrel and early 1949 to mid-1954 if it is marked “Model 72A” on the barrel.
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