6/2/2023 0 Comments Winchester serial numbers![]() Two representative serial numbers (owned or documented): Blue Book may be the closest to being correct in this case. I also think Rule is wrong, you can find high number 900,000 series rifles with the "G" prefix (G969XXX is on GunBroker right now). I know DeHass is incorrect I have seen (and owned one) high 870,000 series and there are reported low 900,000 series Model 70's without the "G" prefix. The Blue Book states serial number G941900 in 1969. I believe the DeHass assertion is why some think the āGā prefix was established by WRA to denote the introduction of the guide lug. ![]() DeHass states that it happened at serial number 866,000 in 1968 concurrent with the improvements of 1968, notably the guide lug on the bolt. Rule states it happened at serial number 1,028,077 on August 25, 1971. There is confusion about exactly when and at what number the "G" was first applied. Winchester added a letter prefix to the existing serial number range for each model. The "G" prefix was applied in compliance with federal regulations resulting from the Gun Control Act of 1968 no duplicate firearm serial numbers could be produced by a manufacturer. Push-feed (Post-64) Model 70's began with serial number 700000 on. All pre-64 Model 70's are in the range 1 - 581471, production ended in October 1963.
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