Your question can not be answered for several reasons: You state that it's (Prewar) Which war? You did not state the model. Winchester has several models. You did not state the condition of the gun. In fact Winchester has never made a gun only rifles. Your question is too vague.
1866
Oliver F. Winchester founded the Winchester Repeating Arms Co. in New Haven, Connecticut in 1866.
north haven conn
The Winchester Model 1400 was manufactured in 1964. This was one type of gun that replaced earlier Winchester models. Winchester Repeating Arms Company was founded in 1866.
Start going to gun shows.
To acquire a letter of authenticity for a Winchester gun first contact the company website and inquire about receiving one. Another option is to locate a gun expert or appraiser and ask for a letter of authenticity.
Winchester are a pretty old gun firm so take it to a gun dealer or an antiques trader they might be able to help or just call the company
I would always start my search at Numrich Gun Parts Corp.
I would start my search at Numrich Gun Parts Corp.
depends Springfield 1800.Winchester 1825.Remington 1850
Rifles, shotguns, handguns, machine guns. Mainly rifles and shotguns.