Dates of Production by Model and Serial Number for Model 75. Based on a John M. Browning patent, Model 1894 was the most successful centerfire rifle Winchester ever produced. This model is still in production. Values given here reflect those rifles produced before 1964, or around serial number 2550000. Model 1894 was the first Winchester developed especially for the smokeless po. Canadian Police Information Centre where the public can search the CPIC database to see if a motor vehicle or bicycle has been reported stolen. Law enforcement partners can register to access more detailed documentation and reports based on information in the CPIC database. Visit Winchester Lookup Website Similar to the Marlin lookup tool above (and provided by the same website) comes the Winchester lookup tool. You can simply visit the above web site and type in your serial number off of your Winchester firearm and TADA the date is quickly retrieved from their database and displayed on your screen. Winchester Model 94, winchester model 94 values, Winchester 1894, winchester model 94 prices, model 94 rifle, winchester lever action, 30-30 lever action And here's a video describing a 94AE manufactured in 1992 with a serial number in the 6,37x,xxx range (mentioned at about the 30 second point).

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Introduction | I. History of Winchester Rifles |II. Models | III. Variations | IV. Outline of Features | V. Condition | VI. Diagrams

Book Values

After you have found your model and condition, you can use the following chart to find the approximate value of your gun. The value is RETAIL, so if you are selling to a dealer, the value will be less. Think in terms of ranges instead of absolutes. And remember that this is a book value. Without a buyer that is willing to pay you a certain amount for your gun, this is a 'theoretical value. ' Marketing can sometimes increase the value of your gun. Geographical areas also can influence the value as well as the time you are willing to wait for a sale.

* First year production with Cody letter add 100%;
otherwise up to #111453 add 10%

*Takedown Version add 20%

*Takedown Version add 20%

* Deduct 35% for no saddle ring; add 25% for .25-35 & .38-55 Caliber guns

*Add 30% for .25-35 & .38-55 Caliber guns

Note: For Post-64 variations like the Centennial, Heritage and Limited Edition post-64 guns, consult the following web page:

http://www.homesteadfirearms.com/homesteadfirearms/appraisalcart/Online_Appraisals.htm

PRODUCTION DATES*

*These are production dates of the receiver. If you are interested in when your rifle was shipped from the Winchester factory, check with the Cody Museum in Cody, WY.

Introduction | I. History of Winchester Rifles |II. Models | III. Variations | IV. Outline of Features | V. Condition | VI. Diagrams

Knowing the details of when your rifle was manufactured and what production generation your rifle is from is essential knowledge for every model 70 owner. Whether you are buying parts, or just trying to understand how your rifle fits into the model 70 family of rifles, it begins with knowing when it was made. This Campfire article explains how to find your rifle's place in model 70 production history.

A factory original and all correct Type I-1 rifle from 1936

Pre-64 model 70s are commonly classified into one of three production groupings, framed around WWII. These groups are 'pre-war' and 'post-war', with a small number of rifles between these two groups referred to as 'transition' rifles. In Winchester parlance, these three groupings of rifles are referred to as 'Type I', 'Type II' and 'Type III' rifles.

While these three broad production periods can be a useful frame of reference to differentiate between major production eras, you will need additional information to fully understand your rifle.

Within the three major groupings above, there is a much more refined breakdown of the model 70 which takes note of numerous minor style changes. These refined groupings divide the pre-64 model 70 into ten sub-types

¹ Serial numbers represent when the change was first introduced. It is common for older features to continue to appear until existing parts were depleted, resulting in some overlap of features.
² Clip loading slots were retained on National Match/Target Model/Bull Gun receivers in 30-06 only.
³ From 1948 to 1949 the serial numbers of type II-2 and III-1 H&H magnum actions overlapped.
⁴ The bridge of H&H length actions was not routinely D&T for scope mounting until late 1950, well into type III production.

A final reference point which is important for you to know regarding your rifle is the production year.

Winchester Rifles Model 94 Serial Number Search

Most Winchester factory records for the model 70 have been lost or destroyed, which means there is less production information available for the model 70 than for most other Winchester rifles. What records do exist leave some room for interpretation about the exact production date of any given pre-64 model 70.

In the absence of factory records, it may seem logical to regard the date stamp under the chamber area of the barrel as a way to date a rifle (these stamps were present on the model 70 until 1956). However, these stamps indicate the year of barrel production only, and not the rifle. Barrel production preceded the rifle and these barrel dates commonly precede the manufacture date of the rifle by a year, and sometimes by many years.

This 1933 stamped barrel was delivered from the factory on a 1942 rifle

The cross reference below provides an estimated production date by serial number, based on model 70 polishing room room records. Polishing room records documented when each receiver was polished and are the most complete model 70 records in existence. However, polishing was just one step in production, and not the final step. As a result, the polishing room dates somewhat precede the date each rifle was completed and ready to leave the factory. The list below is based on polishing room records, but adjusted based on other available information to provide a very close estimation of when any given rifle left the Winchester factory.

Winchester Rifle Serial Number Lookup

Winchester Rifle Serial Number Lookup

In a future Campfire article, we will dig into the wide variety of model 70 rifles Winchester manufactured and will cover how to determine the Winchester catalog codes for each of your rifles.