The serial number on a Winchester model 53 is on the bottom of the receiver, just behind the foregrip stock.
Receiver.
Receiver.
Bottom of the receiver
Your question has used the serial number of your Winchester,not the Model number.Please include a description of your Winchester along with the model number,and the serial number to get a answer about your Winchester.
CHeck the receiver very carefully
Check the receiver and barrel area.
On the lower tang behind the lever.
I would have to have the model number along with the serial number to correctly date your winchester.
The Winchester model 69A is a pre-serial number firearm and as such does not have one.
Your Winchester model 1894 rifle was made by winchester in 1971,with the serial number you provided.
The serial number is located on the bottom forward edge of the receiver frame (forward of the lever).