#MANUFACTURE DATE OF WINCHESTER MODEL 94 SERIAL NUMBERS#
#MANUFACTURE DATE OF WINCHESTER MODEL 94 SERIAL NUMBER#

Based on the observed serial number range of the specimens surveyed thus far, the first Flat Band Carbines were manufactured in mid-July of the year 1946, beginning very near serial number 1373600 (there have been a very small number of specimens found with earlier serial numbers, but they were undoubtedly a case of Winchester using up older receivers). Production of the Flat Band Carbine began approximately nine-months after Winchester had resumed production of the Model 94 following WWII.

#MANUFACTURE DATE OF WINCHESTER MODEL 94 SERIAL NUMBERS#

Winchester Model 94 Flat Band Carbine Production Notes Serial Numbers (Related: Winchester Model 1894 restoration examples) When discussing the “Flat Band” Carbine, it is in direct reference to the front barrel band, which was formerly manufactured with a rounded milled contour, both examples shown below. However, and as you will soon discover in the presented facts to follow, the Flat Band Carbine variation was just another example of Winchester’s frequent attempts to reduce the production time and cost… after WWII had ended and sporting firearms production had been resumed.

It has often been written and discussed that the Flat Band Carbine came to be as the result of Winchester’s efforts to support WWII firearms production, and that they were manufactured in the years 1943–1948. Setting the Record Straight on Winchester Model 94 Flat Band Carbine Production One of the more noticeable variations manufactured was one that we collectors refer to as the “Flat Band” Carbine. The Model 94 Carbine evolved frequently during its 123-year lifespan, and as a result of its continual evolution, many uniquely different variations were produced. The Model 94 Flat Band Carbines by Bert Hartman #6571L We encourage your thoughts in the comments section below. Without further ado, here’s our first WACA guest post. We will share articles aimed at informing Winchester owners and enhancing their collecting experience, along with personal stories and memories related to Winchester firearms that we hope will resonate with you as much as they do with us. Our goal with this guest blog series is to share WACA members’ outstanding knowledge and passion for Winchester firearms. As WACA members ourselves, we’re proud to play our part in this mission. The members are devoted to the preservation, understanding and collecting of Winchester firearms and related products as well as the role these products had in forging America’s heritage. WACA is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt corporation with a worldwide membership of over 3,000. We’re excited to publish the first in a series of guest blog posts graciously provided by our friends at the Winchester Arms Collectors Association (WACA).

Manufacture date of winchester model 94