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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)?
Bert – [email protected]
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
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.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
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
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
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
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