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Win. 94 strange serial number

BUCKAWHOBUCKAWHO Member Posts: 966 ✭✭✭✭
edited August 2009 in Ask the Experts
Hi...I have a Winchester model 94 with a serial number of 3182973M, and am wondering what the "M" might designate. My little book says it was made in 1968, but what does the "M" mean? It also appears that the receiver has a "baked-on" finish, rather than being blued. BT
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    glabrayglabray Member Posts: 679 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The M suffix was applied to serial numbers of Model 94 receivers that were made especially for the .44 Magnum cartridge. These were made in the 1967 - 1972 time frame.
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    BUCKAWHOBUCKAWHO Member Posts: 966 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    This receiver also has a small stamped piece of metal mounted behind the left cartridge guide that apparently helps guide the round from the magazine to the chamber. BT
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