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M-12 no barrel date

rogertherelic

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November 4, 2017 - 9:39 pm

I have a Mod. 12 serial #1072977. In looking for a barrel date I find the underside of the barrel is stamped, “P 3 9 6 D” (and the D is on it’s side) several spaces and a “2”.

No standard barrel date. Any one have an idea as to what this means?

Thanks, R

Bert H.

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November 4, 2017 - 11:45 pm

Roger,

The serial number identifies it as a 1946 production receiver. The barrel should have a date, but it could be anything from 1942 – 1946.

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November 5, 2017 - 3:11 am

Thanks Bert. Guess I must have purchased another Winchester of questionable origin.

I like it, so I will live with it. I appreciate your reply.

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