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dating a model 74 rimfire
« on: February 18, 2010, 04:51:56 PM »
Is there a source for finding the mfg date of a winchester model 74 rimfire semi auto? I have one that's ancient, but I would love to find the date.
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Re: dating a model 74 rimfire
« Reply #1 on: February 19, 2010, 03:20:34 AM »
From WINCHESTER Dates of Manufacture 1894 to 1984 by GEORGE MADIS.
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Re: dating a model 74 rimfire
« Reply #2 on: February 19, 2010, 05:04:31 AM »
thanks! if my memory serves me correctly, the first three of the serial are 303, meaning around 1952/ 53?

thats what it looks like from what you posted...

thanks for that!
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