How long was the 45 x 45 degree slide in use on the early 1941 Winchester rifles ? Speculation by some is that it was used until around June of 1941. Anyone have additional data ? Early data sheets on these rifles really will not indicate the type of slide found on the follower
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I believe the key factor in identification is the front face profile: both the Springfield marked 2 and the unmarked Winchester had the 90 degree profile while unmarked Springfield revision 3 and marked revision 3 have the 85 degree profile. Easy to spot when you set them on end on a flat surface.
The 45 x 45 degree slide is unique only to Winchester, I just got another one that a friend found for me at a Reno NV gun show. They are around
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Curt, you are right, I am talking about the follower, the slide can be changed and should not be considered in identification. Original SA marked revision 2 followers had the 45 x20 degree slide and could have been modified or changed over time. It is believed that the very early Winchester also had un-marked revision 2 follower with the 45 x 20 degree slide. During 1941 Winchester changed the slide to 45 x 45 degree than to short nose and 45 degree. The follower remained as the un-marked revision 2 with the 90 degree profile on the front face
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