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Winchester 94 J. Hardy inscription
Johan
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September 23, 2025 - 9:03 pm
I acquired a Winchester 94 model made in 1912, on the receiver is stamped J. Hardy, and underneath the stamp is the number 1. Would anyone know the meaning of this?
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September 23, 2025 - 9:14 pm
Serial number?
Rifle or Carbine?
Caliber?
The marking you mention is most likely a previous owner.
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The serial number is: 611337, and the Caliber is 30 W.C.F.
It is a carbine
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September 23, 2025 - 10:42 pm
Johan said
The serial number is: 611337, and the Caliber is 30 W.C.F.
It is a carbine
Per the original Winchester factory records, s/n 611337 was manufactured in July 1913. The caliber and variation are both the most common for that time period.
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