skidrow, I may have been confused as to the serial number sequence, but make no mistake about this: There are 99's out there that have "V" threads on the barrel under the 1 million mark. I know it disrupts your collecting agendas, but that is the way it is. There is a BIG difference between a collector and some one that can actually work on one. I have seen a lot of unsubstantiated rumors on this forum. Instead of actually trying to get the facts together, the norm seems to be to "Move on". There does seem to be quite a following on this forum that actually likes to shoot their rifles and have an interest in the mechanical aspects.
