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July 22, 2018
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Recent acquisition with some questions for the forum. About what year and/or serial number did Winchester begin production of the model 64?? I’m thinking this one is near the front of the pack—what do any of you think? I’ve read somewhere that a few of the early models weren’t set up — drilled and tapped for the reciever peeps. Thanks for your attention to this matter. PH
January 20, 2023
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Paul, the first thing I would do is ask Bert to verify the date of manufacture. I am no expert but it is my understanding production of the Model 64 began about July 5, 1932 according to the Polishing Room records; and drilling and tapping the left receiver wall became a standard feature in August, 1933.
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April 1, 2005
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Paul H said
Recent acquisition with some questions for the forum. About what year and/or serial number did Winchester begin production of the model 64?? I’m thinking this one is near the front of the pack—what do any of you think? I’ve read somewhere that a few of the early models weren’t set up — drilled and tapped for the reciever peeps. Thanks for your attention to this matter. PH
This has been discussed many times here on the Forum – early 64’s were not drilled and tapped as shown in Pauls example. Later they were drilled and tapped as per this example. Bert will probably chime in on exactly when this transition was made.
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