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Is that first number a poorly struck 6 that looks like an 8? definitively an 8
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Can you read the stamp on the lever boss?
If so what does it say? Not doubting, trying to figure out....
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Can you read the stamp on the lever boss?
If so what does it say? Not doubting, trying to figure out.... Where exactly on the lever?
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Actually be on the "boss" in front of the actual trigger under the receiver...
should be a circle with a number and a letter in it.
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So my head just "sploded" where does my SN fit at 840687? and did I pay too much, (800 bucks).... That Stith set up will bring 300 everyday all day and could bring as much as 400 to a guy that can't live without it. And then you have the gun. You got a good deal no matter how the serial number falls IMO...
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Shadow of doubt... I looked at the serial number with a good light and some "cheater" glasses and I must be tired. Looks like a sloppy 8 like you said, but the bill of sale says "8' (hence my "definite" comment). I cannot find any letters where I think I'm looking, so maybe tomorrow with better light I'll report back.
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Does the eight look like this "6" ?
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Does the eight look like this "6" ? Could be, there is another six and another 8 on the serial number, since this is the first in line, it's right at the rounded part of the receiver. Either way I'm ok with it. Nicest one I've handled....
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Does the eight look like this "6" ? Could be, there is another six and another 8 on the serial number, since this is the first in line, it's right at the rounded part of the receiver. Either way I'm ok with it. Nicest one I've handled.... It's a very nice rifle. Nice case colors tell me it's prolly original even from the one pic. Even if it's a "6" you should still be smiling. Is the rifle drilled and tapped for scope? Curious to see a Stith set up on a rifle this late in production. (early-mid 50's). Mostly see this scope set up on on pre war or immediately post war rifles...
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So my head just "sploded" where does my SN fit at 840687? and did I pay too much, (800 bucks).... No, the Stith and Weaver are worth $300 +
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The 800,000s were produced out of order. My personal thought is that it’s a bad struck 6, I’ve been confused by them before more than once. But whether it’s 84x,xxx or 64x,xxx - it should date to 1952 or 1953. Aren’t 99’s fun? And I think you did okay on the buy, the Stith/scope are expensive.
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The 800,000s were produced out of order. My personal thought is that it’s a bad struck 6, I’ve been confused by them before more than once. But whether it’s 84x,xxx or 64x,xxx - it should date to 1952 or 1953. Aren’t 99’s fun? And I think you did okay on the buy, the Stith/scope are expensive. I believe you are probably correct. Hope ATF doesn't get pissed . PS: Someone post a picture of where the Letters on the trigger boss are supposed to be, please?
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Here’s a 17I - I making it 1957
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Well lads, the plot thickens. All I could see on the boss was something like this ( ) but could not make anything else out. I also took a bigger magnifying glass and honestly, I can't make the call on a 6 or 8, but given the rarity, I'm going with a 6...This weekend a friend is bringing over a super-duper glass in the hopes of getting to see something on the boss...
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So my head just "sploded" where does my SN fit at 840687? and did I pay too much, (800 bucks).... That Stith set up will bring 300 everyday all day and could bring as much as 400 to a guy that can't live without it. And then you have the gun. You got a good deal no matter how the serial number falls IMO... I bought a Stith setup complete with a Weaver k2.5 for like 150$ on GB about two weeks ago. I've been beat out on them, with their final price being sub 200$ The only one's I've seen in the price range you suggest, all had Lyman Alaskan scopes.
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