If I can ever get back out that way to see my granddaughter I’ll make a stop by your place. I have two of the Winchesters. One is a Sears Ted Williams and the other is the one made in 1948 that I gave you the lever pin stop screw out of. I have determined that it didn’t get too hot in the fire so I am putting it back in service. I think my TW is about the same age as yours. My brother was going to give it to me but I found out he wanted a handgun so I gave him one in return.
If memory serves, it was made in 73.
mitch, it is going to be mine until 3 years after I die. I ride fast motorcycles so you might want to plan a visit soon.