hit it with a hammer
The Winchester model 1894 rifle was never chambered in the 30-06 caliber.
1917 Winchester 30-06 has a 6 digit serial number I have a Winchester 30-06 w/a 5 digit serial number 485--
As of October 2009 a Deactivated Winchester P17 30-06 rifle in good condition is worth £300 to £400.
650.00
No, the Winchester .30-06 cartridge was not introduced in 1903; it was developed in 1906. The .30-06 Springfield, as it is officially known, was adopted by the U.S. Army in that year as a replacement for the .30-03 cartridge. Winchester's Model 1903 rifle, which uses a different cartridge, was released in 1903.
You first acquire an owner's manual from the manufacturer and then follow the instructions.
Both are .30 caliber.
Winchester M70 .30-06
30-06
1937-1963
Go to Proofhouse.com and look at the Winchester sn data.
Proofhouse.com has sn tables for Winchester.