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Case colored 1886 in 50 EX with proof marked barrel/receiver

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deerhunter

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February 6, 2014 - 10:47 am

I’m assuming this rifle was produced prior to Winchester proofmarking the barrels and receivers. Would the proof marks suggest a factory R&R / barrel replacement?

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1873man

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February 6, 2014 - 6:16 pm

I would say it was sent back, a records check would be in order.

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