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Early model 1894 in 32 WS, made in 1901. Would like to know what month it was made?

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July 15, 2017 - 3:31 am

I have a very nice model 1894 rifle OB, Full mag, crescent butt. Serial number is 135960. I’d like to know if anyone can tell me what month in 1901 this was made. The reason I ask is that I know that the 32 WS caliber was introduced in October of 1901, so I think my 1894 may be one of the first rifles made in the new caliber?

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Bert H.

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July 15, 2017 - 6:16 am

Al,

Serial number 135960 was applied in December of 1901, More than likely, it was not fully assembled before January 1902.

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Bert H. said
Al,
Serial number 135960 was applied in December of 1901, More than likely, it was not fully assembled before January 1902.
Bert

Thanks Bert, I should have looked at my letter before I asked. Serial number applied December 19, 1901, received in warehouse September 16, 1902, shipped from warehouse September 16, 1902. It has special order sights: Lyman hunting front and Lyman rear. Which is actually a Lyman 21 receiver sight that’s on the gun.