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I just bought a Winchester 94 chambered in .30wcf , it has a canadian militia marking on the receiver. I know the canadian government gave model 94 rifles to the pacific coast milita during ww2 but mine is from 1905 I believe, serial number 337xxx. I was just wondering if anyone knew if maybe they stamped old rifles as well and gave them to the militia?
Model 1894 serial number 337000 was manufactured in February 1907 per the original factory records.
While it is possible that a PCMR Ranger recruit may have provided his own firearm, it is highly doubtful that the Canadian government would have taken possession of it, inspected it, and then stamped the Broad Arrow marking on it. Without any verifiable documentation (proof) as to the past history of your recently acquired Model 1894, it should be considered a “suspect” marked gun.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
Thanks Bert , the full serial number is 337400 , I don’t pick the rifle up for 2 weeks so i will look a little closer at it then. I was just curious as when I looked at it quickly at the gun shop I noticed the markings and the serial number and knew it wasn’t the right era for that marking
Holtminer said
Thanks Bert , the full serial number is 337400 , I don’t pick the rifle up for 2 weeks so i will look a little closer at it then. I was just curious as when I looked at it quickly at the gun shop I noticed the markings and the serial number and knew it wasn’t the right era for that marking
February 1907. The CFM records office has the original Winchester warehouse ledger record for that rifle.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
I have pics of the rifle but can’t figure out how to post them lol I haven’t gotten the paid membership yet so maybe that’s why I can’t. I will be getting it soon after Christmas.
Holtminer said
I have pics of the rifle but can’t figure out how to post them lol I haven’t gotten the paid membership yet so maybe that’s why I can’t. I will be getting it soon after Christmas.
You can send the pictures to my email – [email protected]
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
I’ve sent you an email with the pics , thanks again. I really love the winchester rifles and plan on getting a few more lol. I got a good deal on this one i think , i got them down to $700 canadian for it and the action is nice and tight still , it was used as a ranch rifle for the last 50 years or so locally here in the canadian Rockies.
Pictures received.
The serial number is actually “1337400” and dates the gun to June 1942. The “1” digit is simply poorly struck (not uncommon during that time period). The Broad Arrow marking is located precisely where it should be, and it is authentic.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
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