Picked up a Winchester

[W5USMC]

Got it....yes it has been broken but it can't be removed.

Don't try to remove the remaining spring portion from your pin. Early pins are quite desirable regardless of condition but the more complete the better.

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[sakorick]

Don't try to remove the remaining spring portion from your pin. Early pins are quite desirable regardless of condition but the more complete the better.

Don't worry, I won't even think about removing it and thanks for the education. When did they change the pin to the headed style?

[W5USMC]

When did they change the pin to the headed style?

Early 1943, I believe.

[sakorick]

My rifle was manufactured on March 23, 1943.

[W5USMC]

My rifle was manufactured on March 23, 1943.

Actually, according to the Winchester Log Book entries published in WB III, that date (23 Mar 1943) is the date that your Carbine's receiver was stamped with the serial #, not the date the complete carbine was manufactured.

[sakorick]

Actually, according to the Winchester Log Book entries published in WB III, that date (23 Mar 1943) is the date that your Carbine's receiver was stamped with the serial #, not the date the complete carbine was manufactured.

I'll check my carbine club newsletters but I think you are correct.

[W5USMC]

I'll check my carbine club newsletters but I think you are correct.

CCNL 337 has the same info I quoted from WBIII, Also CCNL 336 has great info on 1st block Winchesters.