Hello and Happy Veterans Day to all who served, and are still serving.
I've had an old Model58 since 1972 and I've never been able to track down the Date of Manufacture.
There is no serial number, only two Manufacturing Stamps on top of the barrel just forward of the breach.
They are as Follows- 11W and 21R. I would take a picture but I see I can't post pics anyway.
If anyone recognizes these markings and can help me finally figure out how old this thing is I would surely appreciate it.
It was my first hunting weapon when I was 12 years old and until recently I used it every year and took countless game with it here in NE Pa. Even after I received my Winchester Model94 at 14 I sometimes took the old 58 Deer Hunting just because.
As I said I would be grateful for any information regarding its actual age.
Thank You.