Hello fellow members,Does anyone know if a small oval stamp with a anchor in it was a normal mark on the model 69A? mine has one behind the rear sight and one above the bullet chamber.
I know that no serial numbers were issued for the 69A ,is there a way to identify the year of manufacturer?
I don't have a camera but plan on taking photo's of it soon,I would also like to know if it would be worth spending money on to purchase a bolt assembly,or should I trade it off on a different model of winchester?
Thank you for reading this and any answer I might receive
Winchester 69A Marks and Identification of Year
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I believe you're mistaking the Winchester proof mark, an oval with a W/P overlaid for an anchor in the oval. My 69A is an early match model with no rear sight and a Redfield receiver peep. My brother has a later 69A sporting rifle. Some differences as to age are the way the magazines are marked on the bottom, and front sights. My magazine has, "Made in USA-Winchester-Trade Mark" stamped on it, his simply "Winchester". My front sight is a dovetail with a blade pinned in, his is one piece, like a typical 50's .22 rifle.
The W-P overlay in the oval was standard on most all Winchester rifle and shotgun receivers and barrels back in the day. Look at it in good light under a magnifying glass. |
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