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I have a Win. model 67A with a stamp (MG008) on the right side of the barrel, in front of the bolt. I was told it might represent a Marine Guard post, or a special designation of some sort. Any info. would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Tony #5411
July 17, 2012
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As a WACA Guest you will not be able to upload pictures. If one of the members here will upload them on your behalf that would help us identify the markings for you. I doubt the “Marine Guard” suggestion as that was not how any of the Marine owned rifles were marked but it is certainly some special designation for your 67A. Hopefully we will be able to shed some light upon it for you.
Thanks for sharing!
Best Regards,
WACA Life Member #6284 - Specializing in Pre-64 Winchester .22 Rimfire
April 15, 2005
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Tony Niro said
Thanks, JWA, I re registered as a member. my bad on that one. I am currently waiting for a moderator to register or approve my status. I have been a paid in full WACA member since 2005, I am just new to the forum. lot of great info. here and I truly am enjoying it! Thanks again,TONY #5411
I have updated your status, and you should be good to go.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
July 17, 2012
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Hi Tony,
Thanks for the pictures! That is certainly an odd one, I have never seen a Winchester 67 stamped in that location.
I agree with your assumption that there are probably at least 001-007 stamped on something else out there somewhere….
Best Regards,
WACA Life Member #6284 - Specializing in Pre-64 Winchester .22 Rimfire
May 24, 2012
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Interesting. MG in the military might well mean Master Gunner, someone imminently quailed with various types of arms.
James
May 24, 2012
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Tony Niro said
Thanks James, I hadn’t thought of that, nor has any one else suggested that. Being a 3 digit serial # possibility (MG008) ‘I’m not sure that there would be a possibility of that many master gunner’s, but I was never in the service. I’ts a thought James, Thanks, Tony
You’re very welcome. The Army and Marines would have had them. Not that it means any correlation with your rifle, though.
James
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