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April 15, 2005
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Randy M. said
I have just committed to a purchase for a Winchester PCMR s/n 1,341,135. It will take a few weeks before I receive it.It is missing the front sight cover, and does not have a sling. Are period correct items available here?
I have numerous other Winchesters dating back to the early 1900’s (model 94’s and 1907 semi-auto) so this will be a welcome addition to my collection.
I live in Gig Harbor, WA.
Randy,
The front sight hoods can be found with a simple internet search. The slings for the PCMR Carbines were supplied and installed by the various Canadian military armorers (not of Winchester origin) and were not standard (or available today).
Bert
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November 28, 2024
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Thanks Bert,
I’ll wait until the rifle arrives and then go looking on eBay for a sight cover with a similar patina.
One other question about this rifle — all (3) “C with broad arrow” stamps are on the right side. I understand that this was typical with Marlin’s, but was this also done on some Winchesters too? Maybe someone who was used to stamping Marlin’s did a few Winchesters. The stamp on the receiver is at the upper/forward end — right up near the wood fore end.
Randy
November 26, 2014
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Mine are all on the left side. One on the left rear of the buttstock, one on the left forward part of the frame, and one on the left side of the hand guard about even with the rear sight.
April 15, 2005
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Randy M. said
Thanks Bert,I’ll wait until the rifle arrives and then go looking on eBay for a sight cover with a similar patina.
One other question about this rifle — all (3) “C with broad arrow” stamps are on the right side. I understand that this was typical with Marlin’s, but was this also done on some Winchesters too? Maybe someone who was used to stamping Marlin’s did a few Winchesters. The stamp on the receiver is at the upper/forward end — right up near the wood fore end.
Randy
All of the Model 94 Carbines that I have observed thus far have been marked on the left-hand side of the forend stock, receiver frame, and butt stock. However, the Model 64 Rifles that were also acquired by the PCMR, are all marked on the right-hand side.
Bert
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November 28, 2024
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… hmmmmm, the one I have coming is definitely a model 94. Needless to say this information makes me a bit ‘nervous’. This rifle definitely has the right details in all other respects — the front sling strap matches perfectly, and the s/n is within the range at 1,341,135. I can’t imagine anyone going to all the trouble to build a ‘fake’ and not going the little extra effort of knowing which side the stampings are on.
The rifle is on it’s way from Cabelas in AZ to the Bass Pro in Tacoma. They have removed their listing and pictures for it on their internet inventory. And they are using a system for their pictures that does not allow you to copy them, so I could not grab any from their site. When it arrives in Tacoma I have the option of cancelling the order if I see any issues with it upon inspection.
I sure would like to talk with you about this rifle BEFORE I purchase it if that is possible.
Randy
Gig Harbor
April 15, 2005
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Randy M. said
… hmmmmm, the one I have coming is definitely a model 94. Needless to say this information makes me a bit ‘nervous’. This rifle definitely has the right details in all other respects — the front sling strap matches perfectly, and the s/n is within the range at 1,341,135. I can’t imagine anyone going to all the trouble to build a ‘fake’ and not going the little extra effort of knowing which side the stampings are on.The rifle is on it’s way from Cabelas in AZ to the Bass Pro in Tacoma. They have removed their listing and pictures for it on their internet inventory. And they are using a system for their pictures that does not allow you to copy them, so I could not grab any from their site. When it arrives in Tacoma I have the option of cancelling the order if I see any issues with it upon inspection.
I sure would like to talk with you about this rifle BEFORE I purchase it if that is possible.
Randy
Gig Harbor
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Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
