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Model 64 Barrels
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February 10, 2020 - 4:31 pm
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Did Winchester change the rate of twist in their model 64 barrels? If so, about what year or serial number? 

How were the barrels rifled? Cut, broach or button?  Thanks.

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In answer to your first question, No, they did not change the rifling twist rates.  To the best of my knowledge, all Model 64 barrels were cut rifled.

Bert

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