Date for Winchester 1873

Daniel Watters · January 15, 2001, 08:40 PM

A friend of a friend came into possession of his grandfather's Winchester '73. At the moment, the only info I have on the markings is the serial number: 340***P. Is that enough to generate a date of manufacture?

James K · January 15, 2001, 09:01 PM

My sources say 1890.

Jim

Daniel Watters · January 16, 2001, 03:34 AM

Thanks, Jim.

January 15, 2001, 08:40 PM	#1
Daniel Watters Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 1999 Location: USA Posts: 644	A friend of a friend came into possession of his grandfather's Winchester '73. At the moment, the only info I have on the markings is the serial number: 340***P. Is that enough to generate a date of manufacture?

January 15, 2001, 09:01 PM	#2
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	My sources say 1890. Jim

January 16, 2001, 03:34 AM	#3
Daniel Watters Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 1999 Location: USA Posts: 644	Thanks, Jim.