Have an Old Winchester?

[TRAP55]

Hi there Trap, I was given a model 94 Winchester nickel steel in 30 W.C.F. my father had 38 years ago and was hoping you might have the date of birth for my pride and joy. Serial number 827813. thanks so much. chris Oops, forgot it has an octagon barrel. Thanks again.

Made Jan or Feb of 1916, with 15660 made that year.

[TRAP55]

How about a Winchester 1892 sn 609115 in 25-20 cal

Made early 1911, with 64,308 made that year.

[TRAP55]

Im at a dead end with my Model '97 Trench gun #C 60522. I called Winchester they said it was manufactured in 1898 and couldnt tell me anymore. I beleive it has the original bayonet as well. Just trying to find out the history on it before I start to work on getting it fireable again. Any help would be awsomely appreciated! Thank You!

Made 1898, with 17,677 made that year.
Contact Bert with Good clear pics of the markings, and overall gun. There wasn't much info on the trench guns, but he can tell at a glance if it's the real thing, or something someone stuck together.
marysdad, here on the forums, with pics of the bayo and markings.

[TRAP55]

looking for a Gun smith that is in OC or LA that can take a look at my family heirloom. I have a Winchester model 1873 made in 1881. Been in my family for a long time and would like to give it a good one over my be a cleaning. The tag is the only info I have on it.

TRAP55 any more info that you may have would be grate.

It was made in 1881, with 16,547 made that year.
The rifle has been completely refinished and collector value destroyed. As a family heirloom, it's still priceless.
It would be a safe bet it's in shooting condition, judging by the effort somebody put into the refinish. The stock was originally an oil finish, side plates were blued, and the receiver was usually color case.
What caliber is it?

[w55]

Have a Model 1897, 283232, 12 ga pump, Actually there is a "D" above the serial number...looks pretty decent shape..another GB buy.

[TRAP55]

Have a Model 1897, 283232, 12 ga pump, Actually there is a "D" above the serial number...looks pretty decent shape..another GB buy.

Will, your 1897 was made in 1905, with 40,296 made that year.

[w55]

Sweet , thanks! Now have to go dig out that 30-30...

[Glamis]

It was made in 1881, with 16,547 made that year.
The rifle has been completely refinished and collector value destroyed. As a family heirloom, it's still priceless.
It would be a safe bet it's in shooting condition, judging by the effort somebody put into the refinish. The stock was originally an oil finish, side plates were blued, and the receiver was usually color case.
What caliber is it?

Well I was never going to Sell it anyways. I can take some better photos if that helps out at all. It is worth more to me and my family to-stay as a family heirloom. I my wont to shoot it now that I Know what I have. The bore and rifling look good no real pitting or wearing. Caliber is is unknown I need to find that out. It is not marked anywhere I can see. Non of my family was ever allowed to shoot it. Also have two colt revolvers and some stage coach shot guns to get looked at and a WW-1 Luger from my grate-grate grandfather.

[sandsnow]

I have a Model 1890 in .22 Long. Unfortunately it is mismatched serial numbers. The receiver has # 401902 and the stock group has #150843.
Somewhere I researched the dates of 1910 for the receiver and 1902 for the stock group.
I was wondering if your information agrees.

Thank you

[TRAP55]

I have a Model 1890 in .22 Long. Unfortunately it is mismatched serial numbers. The receiver has # 401902 and the stock group has #150843.
Somewhere I researched the dates of 1910 for the receiver and 1902 for the stock group.
I was wondering if your information agrees.

Thank you

Receiver dates very early 1909, and the stock group dates late 1902.

[TRAP55]

Well I was never going to Sell it anyways. I can take some better photos if that helps out at all. It is worth more to me and my family to-stay as a family heirloom. I my wont to shoot it now that I Know what I have. The bore and rifling look good no real pitting or wearing. Caliber is is unknown I need to find that out. It is not marked anywhere I can see. Non of my family was ever allowed to shoot it. Also have two colt revolvers and some stage coach shot guns to get looked at and a WW-1 Luger from my grate-grate grandfather.

Glamis, they were only made in 4 calibers, .22RF, .32-20, .38-40, and .44-40. .32-20 bore will measure .312, .38-40 measures .401, and the .44-40 is about .429. Some of the brass lifter blocks were marked, most were not.

[sandsnow]

Receiver dates very early 1909, and the stock group dates late 1902.

Thanks very much. Very nice of you to do this

[Glamis]

Glamis, they were only made in 4 calibers, .22RF, .32-20, .38-40, and .44-40. .32-20 bore will measure .312, .38-40 measures .401, and the .44-40 is about .429. Some of the brass lifter blocks were marked, most were not.

Ok thanks for all your help. It has relay put me on the right track... This lifter block is not. Ill get my micrometer out and see what happens.

Now just need to find a reliable gun smith in Orange county to take a look at it.

[ironmannutz]

hi TRAP55, could you look into this one, model 1895 30-40 krag with a serial of 152xx.
any help on this would be appreciated.
thank you.

[TRAP55]

hi TRAP55, could you look into this one, model 1895 30-40 krag with a serial of 152xx.
any help on this would be appreciated.
thank you.

Made in 1898, with 13,833 made that year.