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Model 63 odd serial number

Matt74

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October 25, 2020 - 3:56 am

Hey guys,

Came across an ad for a really nice Model 63. Asked for some pics of the gun. I know 63s had the serials stamped twice, but this is what I am looking at, one serial number and two letters in front of the serial??

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October 25, 2020 - 5:59 am

Matt,

It is not an original Winchester Model 63. Instead, it is one of the modern (Browning Arms) reproduction rifles.

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October 25, 2020 - 12:39 pm

Hey Bert!

Nice to hear from you, been a long time. Family life and other things have been keeling me busy, haven’t been on here in a dog’s age.

Thanks for that info. Seller listed it as a Winchester!

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October 25, 2020 - 3:26 pm

I believe the newer Model 63 rifles were made in Japan and marked Winchester.Browning having the rights to use the Winchester name on firearms.

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October 25, 2020 - 3:41 pm

Good to see you back on Matt ….. don’t be a stranger.

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October 26, 2020 - 2:33 am

Nice looking rifle! Don’t be a stranger.

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