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Model 62 Ser No. Question
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Ken R
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September 23, 2015 - 12:29 am
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I have a Winchester Model 62 that has a serial number of 38898 on the trigger tang.  I believe this means 1935.  However, the number on the bottom of the receiver is 18898A.   Can anyone tell me what the A means?  Thanks.

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Bert H.
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September 23, 2015 - 1:22 am
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Ken,

The two serial numbers should be identical except for hte “A” suffix on the receiver frame.

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September 23, 2015 - 1:31 am
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Sorry, that was a typo.  The serial numbers are the same except for the A.  What would the A mean?

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I seem to remember that the “A” was for a modification that Winchester made to the bolt.

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