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December 27, 2024
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As I said in my intro post, I am here for the learning. I have a 1961 Model 94, but when I used the dating machine on here I had to select Model 1894. Obviously, I can see the “94” in the equation and I think there are other models that are similar in the numbering usage. Was that a particular year all that happened and why did it happen, was there a good reason, and is the correct way to refer to as a Model 94 or Model 1894. That is all just kind of muddy to me.
Dan
April 15, 2005
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Yes, it was a particular year (April 1919 to be precise) when Winchester intentionally shortened the Model designations from the 4-digit year numbers to the 2-digit year numbers. The change from 4-digit model numbers to the 2-digit numbers included the Models 1886, 1890, 1892, 1894, 1897, 1902, 1903, 1904, 1906, 1907, 1910, 1911, and 1912.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
November 7, 2015
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Welcome, Dan! What is your affiliation with Davis Museum? I spent an awesome day there awhile back as a result of a chance road trip. Mindboggling number of man-hours represented by those hand-built arms, every one a work of art. Great back story on the museum as well.
The transition from four to two digit model numbers makes sense but try not to make much sense out of the two digit model numbers that are not shortened from four digit model numbers.
Some collectors make the distinction between 1894 and 94 et al. I accumulate both 1894’s and 94’s on an equal opportunity basis, based solely on merit, condition or character.
Mike
December 27, 2024
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Thanks for the schooling, guys.
Mike, my affiliation with JM Davis is really nothing more than I live but a stone’s throw from it. So, I can go in it until I start to burn down, I can leave then come back whenever I want. I do like the place, a good reference library too. I use the Avtar because so many people are unfamiliar with museum and later find out they drove I-44 and missed it by less than 10 minutes.
Dan
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