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serial numbers
northidaho4X4
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I have noticed in some of the auctions part of the serial numbers are purposely covered or partially so. What is the reason for this? Thanks for the information and education.
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Terry
Caz1259
When describing a firearm, the writer often includes a partial serial number on the order of 1234xxxx. Just what, in the way of theft or other misconduct via miscreant , does that prevent????
It would seem unlikely to me that a full serial number would be of any use by the criminal boneheads of the world.
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Paul
Mountain Magic Gunsmithing
Thank you[:o)]
Miles
When in doubt go faster
WACA Historian & Life Member
WACA Historian & Life Member
we had this conversation a few months back (myself and some other members) but my memory is dim. i believe the "A" following the serial number desginates the one piece firing pin that came into production sometime in 1927 although i have a mod. 54 ser.#23998A and it has a two piece firing pin. go figure. it also has a 24 inch barrel, classic style stock, and claw extractor. come to think of it maybe it was't the change in the firing pin but some other upgrade in production. at any rate i'm sure who ever was in the previous conversation, if they pick this up, will elaborate on the model 54.