Barrels Made by Winchester

[RSO3]

Last week I saw an Inland with a replacement barrel marked with a W about 4.5 inches from the muzzle and a P about 5.75 inches from the muzzle.

On the flat of the barrel, there was a crossed cannon, an upside down M and a flaming bomb.

Is this a barrel made by Winchester?

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[Bill Hollinger]

Sounds like it.

[RSO3]

I wish I had taken a photo of the barrel. I have never seen that kind of artwork on the flat of a Winchester barrel and I am used to seeing the PW proof rather than just the P.

Is this a usual production barrel, some kind of post war contract or a barrel intended for replacement stock or manufacturers other than Winchester??

[jimb16]

You usually find the hieroglyhs on Inland barrels, but Winchesters are known for having them too.

[RSO3]

Thanks,

There is always something new to learn. I don't think I even used to notice this kind of detail. Now I seem to spend large amounts of time looking at minute detail under magnifying glasses and even more time trying to find explanations to "why it is that way". I think this condition was caused by filling out Carbine Club data sheets.