I have a Winchester Model 1894 in the 458XXX serial number range that was manufactured in 1908 and is .30 WCF caliber. It has a "U.S.iconN." stamp on the right side of the stock along with a painted rack number on the same side of the butt. On the left side of the receiver it has an anchor stamp with "U.S." on either side of the anchor and there are several "JP" inspector stamps. Does anyone know the history of these Navy Model 94s? I've read that pre-WWII Navy Gunboats used these and have also read that WWII Submarine Shore Patrols used them. Not much else seems to be out there. Thanks!
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