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Winchester Model 12 Factory Receiver Mark
Kenneth Moore
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February 21, 2024 - 2:12 pm
I have a Model 12 16 gauge that has a “W” stamped on the lower receiver just forward of the carrier port, just aft of the magazine access / barrel lock up.
Just curious what this might mean. I’ve checked old books, collectors sources, internet…no joy.
Any ideas ? Thanks
Bert H.
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February 21, 2024 - 5:18 pm
The “W” stamp on the receiver frame was a quality control test of the new Dulite bluing formula that Winchester had adopted. Winchester used the “W” stamp for a 24-month time period beginning in February 1939. It was used on many different models, both rifles and shotguns.
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