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December 31, 2012
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These markings are from a M1873 Winchester 22 short from 1889. Are these type 1? Thanks, Big Larry
June 4, 2017
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Winchester barrel markings were CT. until 1886 and then changed to USA. I was told they changed it due to patent infringement. The barrel was made before 1886, but it could have laid around the factory until 1889. T/R
May 24, 2012
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Type 2 according to Gordon, v. 1, p. 259, Big Larry.
James
June 4, 2017
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The 1886 change from CT. to USA applies to octagon barrels, I’m not sure about round barrels and carbines. My experience with 1873 and 1876 has been octagon barrels. I look at the barrel address, the sights, upper tang marking, and serial number to determine if they match. A USA barrel address on a pre-1886 gun is a red flag but a CT address on a post 1886 gun is not. T/R
