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letter suffix in model 73 winchester serial#

woodsrunnerwoodsrunner Member Posts: 5,378 ✭✭
edited July 2002 in Ask the Experts
I have a model 73 winchester in the 400,000 serial # range. The serial number is followed by a letter B. I was wondering if this has any special significance. It's a button magazine round barrel rifle in 32/20. I know from George Madis' book it dates from 1891. What does the letter B stand for?

Woods
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  • bama55bama55 Member Posts: 6,389 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Woods,

    "Letter following serial number refers to a minor change in
    the mechanism." The History of Winchester Firearms 1866-1980 by
    Duncan Barnes.

    Bama55

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  • woodsrunnerwoodsrunner Member Posts: 5,378 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Bama55;
    Thanks for the info, I was hoping it was an indicator that some modifications were done at the factory. They were probably done a long time ago by a very good gunsmith.

    Woods
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  • bama55bama55 Member Posts: 6,389 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Woods,

    You are welcome, anytime.

    bama55

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