Winchester began producing the .257 Roberts cartridge around 1934. The serial number 805 specifically refers to a particular firearm or batch, but without more context, it's difficult to pinpoint an exact date for that serial number. Generally, the .257 Roberts gained popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly among hunters. If you need detailed information about a specific firearm, consulting Winchester's records or a knowledgeable firearms historian would be advisable.
Your winchester model 1894 rifle was made by winchester in the start of 1989.
Please check your serial number! Winchester did not start the G prefix until serial number 941,000 on the Winchester model 70.
Start with the Winchester web site. If you have to, contact them by telephone.
With the serial number that you have provided,your Winchester model 1894 was the 13th rifle made in the year 1904.The serial number at the start of 1904 was 291507.
First lets start out with the fact that you have a Winchester model 9422 not 1922.With the serial number that you have supplied,your Winchester model 9422 lever action rifle was made in the year 1981.
That would be in 1982.
@ 1955319 start; Y series in 1972-86.
Made 1943 to 1947, records are unavailable for these years on the model 94, your serial is in this range.Actually your Winchester model 1894 rifle was made before Winchester discontinued their records during World War II.Your rifle was made in the year 1941.serial number 1,238,585 was the start of the serial numbers in 1941 and ended at 1,287,468.
in .22 cal it was 1934 and stopped making in 1963
First lets start with the fact that Winchester made a model 1897 shotgun,not a rifle.The serial number that you provided shows that your Winchester model 1897 pump action shotgun was made in the year 1899.
Winchester started using the letter G in the year 1970 for the model 70 bolt action rifle.
Ranger serial numbers start with a "G". DOB on these is circa 1985.