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Hello everyone, I have 2 Winchester 69a’s and a model 72, and just bought a 1906 and a 74. I am looking for another 1906 and I see alot about the replacement barrels and double proofs and different writing on the barrel etc.
Can someone tell me a little like when the smooth pumps were phased out, and what to look for besides double proofs to tell if the barrel was changed?
Photos are of my new 1906
We need to know what the serial number is t determine which barrel markings are correct. Post a clear picture of all the factory markings on the barrel.
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Bert H. said
We need to know what the serial number is t determine which barrel markings are correct. Post a clear picture of all the factory markings on the barrel.
Sorry that isn’t what I meant. I am not talking about the pictured 1906. I am talking about model 1906’s I am shopping for, how can I identify if the barrel has been changed on ones I am looking at.
If the barrel has a Circle with a P on it instead of the Winchester oval w-p proof mark it definitely has been changed. As far as original barrels that have been swapped around you will need to pick up a copy of Ned Schwings book on 1890’s/1906’s to see the varying barrel nomenclature throughout the production periods.
If you shop around they can be found a bit cheaper….. For what you are looking for, volume 1 is all you need.
Winchester Slide-Action Rifles: vol 1 and 2 , Schwing, Ned, excellent 9780873412346 | eBay
Erin
Erin Grivicich said
If the barrel has a Circle with a P on it instead of the Winchester oval w-p proof mark it definitely has been changed. As far as original barrels that have been swapped around you will need to pick up a copy of Ned Schwings book on 1890’s/1906’s to see the varying barrel nomenclature throughout the production periods.If you shop around they can be found a bit cheaper….. For what you are looking for, volume 1 is all you need.
Winchester Slide-Action Rifles: vol 1 and 2 , Schwing, Ned, excellent 9780873412346 | eBay
Erin
Thank you that does help!
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Thank you that does help!
Not sure about the handles. My 1909 rifle has the smooth handle and my 1928 has the grooved handle. I do know they were used concurrently as Winchester never threw anything away. A rifle can and was rebbld, using pieces and parts of other rifles. There is a site on the Net right now showing M06 bbls for sale. pretty common to find these rifles with a bad bore
I just bought a real nice 1909 vintage M1906. Minty bore and a good 95%. I already had a 95% M06 in my collection, with the M90 receiver from late production.
Real nice unaltered M1906’s are fairly hard to find. I have seen several in 95%+ condition, and most all had bad bores. I am a bore freak. Prepare to pay $1,000 for a real nice rifle. Both mine were near that price. The last one, the M1906, came with a Lyman A-1, but I took it off as I do not care for the tang sights. Good luck to you. Big Larry
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