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Winchester 61 forearms
JOHN42768
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Hi All, Can anyone help me as to the date or serial range in 1940 that the forearm went from short (10 groove) to long (17 groove). I read somewhere that this change took place in 1940. Thanks, John
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Per Ned Schwing, Winchester used the short (11-groove) slide handle until February 16th, 1939 (circa serial number 42,500), then changed the length and shape to the 17-groove slide handle per Manufacturing Change Order #14,107. The new style slide handle was not depicted in the catalogs until 1940. Serial number 57493 was manufactured in early June of 1941... well after the change to the 17-groove slide handle.
HI Bert & Shooter10, I really want to thank you for the info. I only have Vol.1 for my 1890's, but just ordered Vol.2 so now I will be covered. A gentleman from N.Z. had responded over on the Rimfire forum a little while ago. He must also have had Vol.2.. I appreciate the help. John
Hello John,
You are quite welcome. As a point of interest, I have both of Ned's books on the slide-action .22 rifles... there is no better source of information in my opinion. All told, I have a total of five of Ned's superb reference books.