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December 29, 2023
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looking at a Winchester 03 in 22 wrf to buy but it makes no mentioned of stainless barrel in the book. it has some greenish brown primmer under the worn spots on the barrel. with the words -stainless steel- on the barrel. is this a special order?
April 15, 2005
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Winchester did not manufacture any Model 03 (1903) rifles in 22 WRF. The lone cartridge chambering was the 22 Win Auto.
In the year 1926, Winchester offered (special order) Stainless Steel barrels for all models in production at that time. The finish Winchester used on the stainless steel barrels was black lacquer (jappaned finish).
What is the serial number on the rifle you are looking at?
Bert
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December 29, 2023
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Bert it is a 22win auto sorry sn: is 118022
April 15, 2005
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ROGER lane said
Bert it is a 22win auto sorry sn: is 118022
That IDs it as a 1928 production Model 03, and in the correct date range for a factory installed Stainless Steel barrel. Can you post pictures of the barrel?
Bert
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December 29, 2023
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THERE SHOP IS CLOSED MONDAY I WILL GET YOU A PIC.
December 29, 2023
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[Image Can Not Be Found]Bert can’t get it to down load can i send you the pics to number ending in 0272? thanks Roger
April 15, 2005
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ROGER lane said
[Image Can Not Be Found]Bert can’t get it to down load can i send you the pics to number ending in 0272? thanks Roger
Yes, please send it to my email – [email protected]
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
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