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October 9, 2015
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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)
April 15, 2005
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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)?
Bert – [email protected]
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May 23, 2009
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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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April 15, 2005
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After seeing the markings, I believe that it is more likely that they are Belgian proof marks versus British.
Bert
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April 9, 2012
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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
April 15, 2005
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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.
Bert
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December 21, 2006
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Not always, and sometimes depends on what Proofing house, London or birmingham , they went to.
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