I’d check the S/N again as Winchester didn’t introduce the 32 Special until Oct. 1901.
Sporting Rifle w/ 26” barrel?
Full magazine?
Any Definitive Proof marks?
Winchester Sporting Rear sights and Winchester Semi-Buckhorn Rear sights w/serrations on the semi-buckhorns were primarily used on Sporting Rifles of that era.
Pics would be very helpful.


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