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February 22, 2019
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Hello,
I recently picked up a Winchester 94 that seems different to me and I’m looking for some expertise. The serial number dates to 1901 but is ended with a W. 222020W. What does the W mean? Any help would be appreciated. I have 4 photos to show but it doesn’t look like I have access to post photos…..
April 15, 2005
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Hello,
Is your Winchester a Model “1894” or is it a Model “94” ?
Serial number 222020 would be a Model “1894” (as marked on the upper tang), and it was manufactured mid-year 1904.
Winchester did not ever use a “W” suffix on any of the Model 1894 or Model 94 manufactured from October 1894 through the md 1960s.
You can post a link (URL) to pictures stored on a different website, or send them to me at [email protected]
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
February 22, 2019
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Thank you for your response. You are correct that it should be a model 1894 but interestingly there is no stamping anywhere on the rifle that notes the model, including no markings on the top of the tang. There is most definitely a W stamped at the end of the serial number, that’s the mystery of the rifle. I’m still not able to add photos so I will email them to the address you provided, thank you.
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