![]() ![]() ![]() I am an ATF agent in Tucson, Arizona, and I am attempting to determine the DOM of a Winchester, model 1894, 30-30 rifle, SN: 344457. He then requested an e-copy of my published table, which I provided to him. I explained to him that I had personally examined all of the original Winchester factory records at the CFM records office, and that if he needed confirmation, to get in touch with the CFM records office. He had seen a copy of the corrected Antique serial number cut-off table that I published in several documents, and he wanted to know what my source of information was. Brandt, Special Agent attached to the BATF Tucson Arizona office. Several years ago, I received an email (see below), followed by a phone call from Creighton L. They do not use Madis’ book, or the erroneous information listed on the so called “Winchester” (Browning Arms company) website. The BATF uses the DOM information as obtained from the Cody Firearms Museum records office. Has anyone seen anything in writing, or any definitive information, from ATF regarding what numbers they are using to define antiques? I have tried to contact numerous ATF offices to get a clarification, but can not get past voice promps. Reading some posted information it is stated that ATF is using the Winchester factory information regarding manufacturing dates, which are Madis numbers. I have several 1894s and 1892s that by the serial numbers listed on the Winchester factory site and Madis are made 1896-97, antiques. ![]()
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