Introduced around 1940, Winchester Proof Steel is the alloy used by Winchester to manufacture it's firearms. It replaced nickel steel, used in the early production Winchester 94's to withstand the power of the first 'main stream' smokeless powder rifle cartridge - the .30 WCF, now known as the .30-30. Note, however, that the 94 Winchester was intoduced in .30 WCF a year after the production of blackpowder 94s. Winchester Proof is stronger than nickel steel, and holds blueing better. The nickel in nickel steel made blueing flake off of recievers and barrels of Winchester rifles over long periods of time.
Winchester introduced Proof Steel in 1931, and began using it for the Model 94 in April of 1932. "Proof Steel" is a chrome-moly alloy.
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50-250 usd
Just bought one in very good condition for 225 from a dealer.
Means it was proof tested by Winchester.
Your serial number indicates that your Winchester model 1894 rifle was made in the year 1939.
1800-1900 bucks
I suspect that your Winchester may have been used in Canada...hence the British proof marks? I suspect that your Winchester may have been used in Canada...hence the British proof marks?
this rifle depending on it's origanality and condition is worth between 400 and 800 dollars
No
Winchester stopped using nickel steel on the Model 12 in 1934. They transitioned to using forged steel barrels to meet changing industry standards for steel quality.
cuanto vale el fusil 32 w.c.f. modelo53 winchester nickel steel?
No, chrome vanadium steel is not spark-proof. It is a high-strength steel alloy commonly used in tools and automotive applications due to its durability and resistance to wear, but it is not designed to be spark-proof.