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Winchester short Rifle
dodge69
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In my search for a short barrel Winchester I often find the claim the gun was returned to Winchester and Winchester installed a short barrel. I would think there would be some kind of proof that the work was actually done by Winchester. Is there a way other than the common measurements being correct?
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I will respectfully disagree with Mark. If it can be proven that Winchester reworked a specific gun, it will have minimal effect on the collector value of the gun. That stated, verified documentation or positive proof is a must.
The vast majority of Winchester's lever-action "Short" rifles have barrel lengths longer than the federal minimum of 16-inches, and are therefore not subject to the NFA regulations. The most common "Short" rifle barrel length is 20-inches. Additionally, swapping the factory original barrel on a C&R eligible Winchester with another genuine Winchester barrel does not exclude it from C&R status. The BATF has cleared a lot of them over the past number of years.
Without some kind of proof I will just walk always.
Here is the answer I received from the seller. Madis explains it in his Winchester book. This one has the factory proof mark as shown in his book. I guess there is no paper work pertaining to this particular gun , just has the right proof mark.
You should not use what Madis published as "the gospel". What Model are you looking at, and can it be researched (lettered) by the CFM? If it is too late of a serial number to be researched/lettered, the proof mark on the barrel means nothing in regards to it being replaced by Winchester.
If you are looking for short barreled 1892's I will be glad to help you out. As Bert mentioned there are little things that need to be checked and the first +/-380,000 Model 1892 rifles are listed in the original factory ledgers which can be checked by the Cody Firearms Museum for authenticity.
Michael
Model 1892 / 61 Collector, Research, Valuation
I am not saying to believe nothing from Madis, but believe very little from his ramblings.