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1894 takedown Ser# 9078 need help barrel markings
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Chris Mezz
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I’m new to the forum and appreciate any help I receive, thank you.

I’ve been looking at an Winchester 1894 takedown serial# 9078 and want to understand the barrel stamps. 

NP .38”-55 2.12”  24GRS COR.MKI – 255GRS

 

Winchester 1894 Takedown 38-55

26in barrel

sling rings on both forearm and stock (looks like original)

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Chris,

I suspect that the marking you mention are foreign (British) proof marks.  Can you post a picture (or send a picture to me)?

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I would have to do some digging, but I believe the same or similar markings have been discussed on the Forum in the past.

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After seeing the markings, I believe that it is more likely that they are Belgian proof marks versus British.

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Bert believe it is English nitro proof .38 inch bore 55grs black r2.12 case length 24 hrs cordite mark 1 255 gr bullet . Re proofed for English market. Tom

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Tom Sterr said
Bert believe it is English nitro proof .38 inch bore 55grs black r2.12 case length 24 hrs cordite mark 1 255 gr bullet . Re proofed for English market. Tom

  

That is what I initially thought, but the British usually mark the opposite side of the barrel, and there should be stamped markings on the bolt and on the receiver frame.

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Not always, and sometimes depends on what Proofing house, London or birmingham , they went to.

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