When was the Winchester Model 101 12 Gauge made?

When was the Winchester Model 101 12 Gauge made?

The Winchester Model 101 12 gauge was manufactured after 1971, but no serialization records currently exist. The Winchester Model 101 20, 28 gauge and the .410 bore were manufactured after 1971, but no serialization records currently exist.

When did the Winchester Repeating Arms Model 101 come out?

Offered with 26″, 28″ or 30″ ventilated rib barrels, with various choke combinations. Since 1983, screw-in chokes have been standard and models so furnished would be worth approximately $50 additional. Single-selective trigger and automatic ejectors. Receiver engraved; finish blued, with checkered walnut stock. Manufactured between 1963 and 1987.

Where did the Winchester 101 game come from?

Although it is often possible to date a gun from its serial number, sadly it appears that no records are available for Winchester shotguns that were made in Japan. The Winchester 101 Game was based on a boxlock action with an engraved receiver, single selective trigger, auto-ejectors and the barrels featured a ventilated rib.

What kind of protection does a Winchester Model 101 shotgun have?

CHROME-PLATED CHAMBERS AND BORES are found in all Winchester Model 101® shotguns. This critical plating provides protection from thousands of heavy, high density, abrasive loads.

What is the serial number on a Winchester 101 XTR?

It is an XTR and has the serial number of PK278XXX. I still have the hang tag and box and the tag says the gun is a Pigeon Grade Featherweight. Been following this thread as I’ve just acquired a Winchester 101 XTR Trap (in Sydney, Australia) which had ALL the original documents in the case.

What’s the recoil on a Winchester Model 101?

Getting pounded by recoil is now a thing of the past with the patented PACHMAYR® DECELERATOR® RECOIL PAD with snag-free heel. Found on all Model 101® shotguns, it reduces felt recoil to very manageable levels, even when shooting heavy magnum loads. From the field to the range, the INVECTOR-PLUS CHOKE TUBE SYSTEM is the world’s most consistent.

What are the serial numbers on Winchester shotguns?

Another 2 of my Winchester shotguns are Pigeon Grade XTR and they were purchased second hand in the early 80s and the serial numbers of those are PK5375__E and PK4664__E. The first one is a 27″ skeet gun and the second one is a 30″ Trap with win chokes.

Where can I get a Winchester serial number?

This information is no substitute for obtaining a Winchester Factory Letter from the Cody Firearms Museum (available for certain models and serial ranges) which in addition to the Serial Number Application Date, normally provide the original Received In Warehouse Date and Date Shipped from Winchester factory.

What was the serial number of the 1897 Winchester gun?

Model 1893 and 1897 serial numbers overlap in 1897-1899. Model 1897 serial numbers begin at serial number 31609, approximately where the 1893 model serials ended. See the note with the model 1893. Total production of the model 1897 reached 1,024,700, when the parts clean-up began, resulting in 2,000 more guns assembled.

How to find out when a Winchester Model 70 was made?

However you can call Winchester Firearms directly to inquire about the date of production on your rifle. Winchester can be reached directly at 800-333-3288. Using the information above you should be able to determine when your Model 70 was produced.

Where can I find the serial number of a Winchester rifle?

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When did the first Winchester rifle come out?

Winchester Firearms Manufacturing Dates by Serial Number and Year 1866 through the early 1990s