Antique Winchester 1873?

BUSHMAN79 said:
Well, if in doubt, remove the forearm and mag tube, and the last two digits of the year are usually on the bottom of the barrel, near the chamber.
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darn. looks like the dad is going to hang on to it for a few more months, if not years. I think I'll be able to get it eventually! Thanks for your help everyone. We now know a lot about the piece. Take care.
 
Thanks Meanea and Bittermansbro, I was unaware of the new more accurate records. I always wondered about the high numbers claimed for first year of production 1894's, 1600 odd sounds more realistic as I think the rifle only began production in the fall of that year.
I also had a 94 in .32 special S/N 189,### that Madis claimed was produced in 1900 when the .32 special wasn't introduced until 1902. Now I see that it dates 1903, makes a lot more sense.
 
Mike, I had the same issues. When I found reference to the new data on a forum somewhere I went searching and found the info I quoted. Like any good Winchester guy, I put most of my stock in the Madis numbers. Needless to say things were more easily explained when it came to why my letters were usually recorded a manufacture date a couple years later than the Madis numbers said.

Anyhow, its interesting!
 
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