Winchester serial #'s

[jjones]

I just got a new Winchester reciever, it is a may 1941 reciever. The serial # is not very deep, it has been refinished, but the other markings are deep. Is that common with Winchester, or is it just from age?

Thanks
Joe

[Prince Humperdink]

Joe,
very weak stamping was common with WRA,and refinishing doesn't help.

[jjones]

Thanks for the info. I have a 1941, and a 1942, both are weak

[LEAD POISON]

I think Tim has a process to enhance the lettering.

[Rick B]

And worse if it made it overseas in the salty environment. Rick B

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[The Garand Guy]

[QUOTE=Prince Humperdink;23195]Joe,
Winchester logos ave usually very shallow, & wear off quite easily.
You could call Rick of Everclear Engraving at 732-626-5425 (NJ) I know he does Springfields, but yu can ask him if he does Winchesters.