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I came across a model 03 22 cal automatic rifle serial number 122998.  I can’t find this serial number on the Winchester charts. Does anyone have ideas why?

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The so called “Winchester charts” you refer to are not accurate (and they are not of Winchester origin).

Model 03 S/N122988 is listed in the original Winchester records as a September, 1930 production rifle. The final Model 03 S/N listed in the Winchester factory records was 126211, manufactured in September, 1932.

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