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1894 Barrel Dates?
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Maverick
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April 1, 2014 - 6:30 am
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Can someone refresh my memory?

When / What Year did Winchester start putting the two digit barrel date markings underneath the forearm?

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Maverick

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Roadking has (had?) an 1894 30WC TD rifle DOM 1920 with "20" date stamped underneath the barrel. I believe this is the earliest we have seen on here so far. Previously I believe accepted wisdom was 1924. Someone will correct me if I am wrong, and maybe Roadking will chime in.

Matt

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Serial number 924812 (PR – November 1920) is the earliest confirmed with a "20" barrel date. Admittedly, I have not looked at very many of them manufactured in the 1920 – 1923 time frame.

Bert

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