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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.

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What is Winchester proof steel?

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.


Can steel shot be used in a Model 12 Winchester with a nickel steel barrel?

It is not recommended to use steel shot in a nickel steel barrel, such as the one on a Model 12 Winchester. The hardness of steel shot can cause excessive wear and potentially damage the barrel. It is safer to stick with lead shot or other non-toxic alternatives.


Can you make stainless steel without nickel?

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Did Winchester make a model 70 rifle using an HS precision stock?

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What do i have.the barrel is stamped -mod 94- winchester-nickle steel-30wcf and the receiver has a ser number of 977423it's got a buckhorn rear site both front and rear site is made by marbel?

You have a fine example of a early Winchester model 1894 rifle.Your rifle was made in 1926,and the 30WCF stands for 30-30 Winchester caliber.These rifles did come with nice marble sights at that time.The nickel steel was a upgrade in the terms of strength,relating to the use of smokeless powder cartridges.I would have a gunsmith check your gun before using it for proper headspace,and proper functioning.


What year did winchester start using G in serial numbers?

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