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Barrel jacket has last 4 of serial with a B
Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2012 11:22 am
by texassako
My 1909 Model 8 in .25-35 came in today and the barrel jacket is marked with the last 4 of the serial and a B, xxxxB, and the extractor is marked 30. Is the B usually there? It only has the 1900 and 1902 patent dates; so I don't think it was ever replaced. There are some other peculiarities I need to compare to my other M8.
Re: Barrel jacket has last 4 of serial with a B
Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2012 9:47 am
by 81police
if you're able I'd love to see a picture of the markings. I've never heard of a "B" marking before.
Re: Barrel jacket has last 4 of serial with a B
Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2012 11:15 am
by texassako
81police wrote:if you're able I'd love to see a picture of the markings. I've never heard of a "B" marking before.
Here you go, I was already planning on a pic to tempt someone into responding. Part B of the barrel shroud? Barrel B for the gun? It would be kinda cool if someone had multiple barrels for the rifle, but I only have the one if they did.
Re: Barrel jacket has last 4 of serial with a B
Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2012 11:40 am
by 81police
texassako,
I've never seen another marking like that before, maybe some of the other members can chime in. I'm perplexed.