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November 11, 2012
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I have never seen barrel markings like this on a high wall that indicate something special was done at the factory. I don’t have the serial number so a search could be done. Could it indicate a smooth bore for somebody like Pope to rifle back in their shop?
December 1, 2012
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I also saw this listing on eBay. The seller specializes in disassembling and parting out old Winchesters. The markings on the barrel all appear to be Winchester stamps and what’s left of the 32-40 caliber marking matches that of the Winchester 32-40’s I’ve seen (including my own High Wall) so I’m guessing this left the factory as a 32-40 and not a smooth bore.
"This is the West, sir. When the legend becomes fact, print the legend."
April 15, 2005
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I have looked at thousands of Model 1885 barrel markings, and until now, I have never seen that marking. It would have been nice to know what the serial number of the original rifle was.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
March 20, 2009
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Wincacher said
I also saw this listing on eBay. The seller specializes in disassembling and parting out old Winchesters. The markings on the barrel all appear to be Winchester stamps and what’s left of the 32-40 caliber marking matches that of the Winchester 32-40’s I’ve seen (including my own High Wall) so I’m guessing this left the factory as a 32-40 and not a smooth bore.
Which seller is it? Maybe Bert can contact him to get the original serial number of the rifle?
Michael
Model 1892 / Model 61 Collector, Research, Valuation
December 1, 2012
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"This is the West, sir. When the legend becomes fact, print the legend."
November 11, 2012
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This is where I first came across the rifle. Very surprised at the price that it brought. I’m sure Amoskeag would have the serial number.
March 20, 2009
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serial #95903, 32-40 W.C.F., 26″ No. 2 weight barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 85-90% original blue with scattered specks of surface oxidation and wear to pewter in some areas. Interestingly, the barrel is marked “MADE TO ORDER BY THE / WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CT.”
From the Amoskeag auction description.
Michael
Model 1892 / Model 61 Collector, Research, Valuation
December 1, 2012
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The serial number was 95903.
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April 15, 2005
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Fellows.
Serial number 95903 is not possible. As recorded in the factory warehouse ledger records, serial number 95903 was originally a 22 Short with a 28″ No. 3, 1/2 octagon barrel.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
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