It is not uncommon to find the "3" stamped backwards. For those rifles manufactured prior to 1921, rifles not found with a date code, or rifles found with ONLY a repair code, these will be dated best by using the serial number list at the bottom of the page. The first centerfire bolt action designed by Winchester specifically for sporting use. 2003 New 223 and 243 Winchester Super Short Magnum (WSSM) cartridges introduced New Model 70 Super Shadow and Ultimate Shadow Blued and Stainless with new over-molded stocks with rubber gripping surfaces Model 70 Featherweight Super Short, Coyote, Camo Ultimate Shadow and RMEF Super Grade Stainless The Model offered with new top tang safety to preserve looks The Model 9417 offered in Traditional and Legacy models New Supreme Select Elegance, Field and Sporting models offered Dura-Touch® Armor Coating added to many models SX2 in the Universal Hunter Field and Signature Red Sporting added Custom Shop offered a Custom Carbon and Custom Featherweight Model 70 and Custom Limited Edition, New Generation Model 94 2004 The 25 WSSM caliber added Model 70s offered in the new WSSM calibers. The Model 88 rifles with 22" barrels were made from 1955 to 1973 with about 284,000 total of all versions being made. The carbine with 19" barrels were made from 1967 to 1973. This model was made in 243 Win, 308 Win and 284 Win. Most of what I will cover are some bits of information as to differences and common problems encountered. Volcanic carbine introduced 1856 Offices moved to New Haven, Connecticut. 1868 Assets of Spencer Company purchased by Winchester. The Browning Shop had begun a partnership with Winchester that would last the next 19 years. The new Timber Scout, a very fast, quick rifle is offered in 30-30 or 44 Rem. The Model 94 Legacy, with a 26” round or octagon barrel, is offered with a blued or case-colored receiver.
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