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Model 63 Question
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Bowhunter1965
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December 15, 2025 - 12:10 pm
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New WACA member and this is my first post in the forum.

I have a new in box Model 63 Winchester with stamps in the top edge of the fore stock.  Any idea what these stamps mean?

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Welcome to the WACA Forum. By posting pictures of the rifle and box, or even paperwork that you might have, will help to identify you’re rifle. Including pictures of the complete serial number is a must.  Clear non glare pictures in natural light is always the best. The more the better! IMO!

Here is Bert’s suggested picture posting information.

https://winchestercollector.org/forum/forum-rules-and-faqs/posting-pictures-2024/

 

Anthony

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Sorry.  I forgot to post the pics.

 

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One set looks like a name, “Bob”, or perhaps a set of initials. Can’t make out the others. Perhaps a squirrel or rabbit count? 

- Bill 

 

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Owner-added initials is what I was guessing as well.

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