No, not a common defect. Couple of possibilities- first, there WERE Winchester 67s made as shotguns- to fire only .22 SHOT cartridges- so look closely at the barrel markings. Second possibility- these are older rifles. Wear, and buildup of deposits can make the shallow rifling disappear. Cure is THOROUGH cleaning, using a decent solvent such as Hoppes #9 and a bronze brush (clean from the rear, please).
In general, the barrels cannot be rifled "after the fact"- the bore diameter would be too large.
RIFLED firearms are those that have a method of making the bullet spin when fired. This makes for a much more accurate projectile. The oldest and most common means of doing this is buty cutting spiral grooves on the inside of the barrel. These grooves grip the bullet, causing it to spin as it passes up the barrel. The grooves are known as rifling.
Barrel and receiver are the most common place.
The Winchester Model 42, a .410 shotgun, typically features barrel lengths of 26, 28, or 30 inches. The choice of barrel length often depends on the intended use, with 26 inches being common for hunting and 28 or 30 inches for more precision in shooting sports. Ultimately, the best barrel length will depend on the individual shooter's preference and shooting style.
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This rifle was originally marketed as "The Winchester Singleshot", but is now usually designated the Model 1885. Yours was manufactured in 1892. Value will depend on it's exact configuration and condition, but the most common types in "average" condition will bring $1200-$1500.
Yes, that is a fairly common barrel length.
We called ours Winchester. He was thin as a rifle barrel when we got him...
Uhh. If your already a naturally born Canadian, then you are a citizen. Its common sense my friend.
On a Winchester Model 04 .22 rifle, the serial number is typically located on the underside of the receiver, near the trigger guard. It may also be found on the left side of the receiver. If the rifle has been disassembled, the serial number can sometimes be found on the barrel or other components, but the receiver is the most common location.
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If a Winchester was returned to the factory for repair which required replacement to the frame it was common to remove the ser.no. and replace it with the letters WRACO, Winchester Repeating Arms Co., Also, unauthorized parties re-sold guns not under contract with Winchester, when these guns showed up at the factory it was re stamped with WRACO. Starting about 1905 Winchester's leaving the factory would be stamped on the top of the frame and the top of the barrel at the juncture of the frame & barrel with the letters WP inside an oval. If your gun was manufactured BEFORE 1905 AND has the WRACO stamp over the s/n then in all probability it'll have the WP proof mark too. Regards, Marty
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