Below is the download link for a special resource for dating Winchester firearms. These pages were scanned from documents compiled over the years by the customer service department of Winchester Repeating Arms. None of the page scans are of original documents but are simply transcribed information typed into a word processing program. In general, this information is the same that you would get if you called our customer service department and asked them for the information. They use these documents as a reference and the documents should be limited to that use. Click the image below to download the PDF document containing the serial number date-range information on many Winchester firearms.
Called Model 37 Rangemaster, the new rifle had a heavy barrel, adjustable trigger, and high comb target stock, with semi-beavertail fore-end, barrel band, and adjustable fore-end stop. Bolt and receiver were hardened to resist wear. The Model 37 was a pump action shotgun based on the Remington Model 17 pump shotgun. The Ithaca was an improvement on the former design because it emphasized simplicity of form and function.
You will need the Adobe Reader program to open this file. Adobe Reader is available free from Adobe. THE HISTORY OF WINCHESTER HISTORIC SERIAL NUMBER RECORDS. There are many “legends” about why the historic serial number records for Winchester rifles and shotguns are not complete or why they are not always verifiable. A few reasons cited are:. A fire at the factory. Inadvertent destruction (during office cleaning).
Records simply lost in filing. Records misplaced between ownership transitions.
Documents borrowed but not returned There is probably some kernel of truth to all of them. But the fact remains; there is no original, single, totally accurate database of serial numbers from 1866 forward that we are aware of. But perhaps these pages can help you somewhat in your research. Please keep the following points in mind as you explore these pages:. Many of the Winchester brand firearms produced over the years are included, but not all. If your firearm is not listed, we probably do not have any additional information. Before the 1990s the Winchester Repeating Arms firearms brand transferred ownership several times.
Any information before the 1990s is always difficult to verify. In general, only serial number ranges with an approximate year are provided in this document. There is no other detail beyond this that we can provide. Since this information was provided through old documents (both official and otherwise), no representation is made that all serial number and year combinations are totally accurate. In some exceptional cases, a more detailed, accurate determination can be made by calling the Winchester Repeating Arms Historian at the Morgan, Utah office.
Ask for the Winchester Repeating Arms Historian. For any other questions: 800.333.3288 or 801.876.2711.
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Contact Winchester Ammunition directly. No attempt has been made to determine the value of any guns listed. The Cody Firearms Museum has more information on Winchesters produced before 1900. This late historian George Madis compiled extensive histories on Winchester firearms. Www.georgemadis.com There are other outside resources – including the Cody Firearm Museum - which can be excellent for determining date of manufacture and value: Click here to go to our gun values resource links.
My friend wanted me to take a look at her son's rifle that he just bought for $100. She said something about cleaning it or having a scope put on it. I was able to take a quick look tonight and its a Remington 513T. The heavy barrel is rusted. Has a globe type front sight. No mag and no rear sight.
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Her son didn't produce a bolt but said he had it. The stock needs to be refinished too. Some on carved their initials on one side. Stock has the wide flat forearm with the metail strip with holes on the bottom.
I am guessing thats for the sling swivel? I wasn't able to take a look down the bore. When I can see them later next week during the day I can take a look down the barrel and check other markings.The son wants to use this as a hunting rifle but will try to have him use something else. I got to look at the rifle a little better yesterday. No US property marking.
Serial number range is 90,4-. Bore looks good. No rust inside and clean. Crown okay too.
Barrel has mostly patina. Blue is more matte. Suppose to be polished blue? Bolt is okay no rust dark blue black. Wood is a little dry and has a small gouge on top of the comb behind the bolt. Now have to go to the police department firearms registration office to check if it was registered or stolen. In Hawaii, any long gun bought with a permit to acquire long guns before Jul '94 didn't have to be registered.
If it was listed as stolen then I'll my friend to turn it in or get rid of it. I got to look at the rifle a little better yesterday.
No US property marking. Serial number range is 90,4-. Bore looks good. No rust inside and clean.
Crown okay too. Barrel has mostly patina. Blue is more matte. Suppose to be polished blue? Bolt is okay no rust dark blue black. Wood is a little dry and has a small gouge on top of the comb behind the bolt.
Now have to go to the police department firearms registration office to check if it was registered or stolen. In Hawaii, any long gun bought with a permit to acquire long guns before Jul '94 didn't have to be registered. If it was listed as stolen then I'll tell my friend to turn it in or get rid of it.