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February 6, 2022
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What does an a at the end of the serial number mean? Thanks
July 14, 2016
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I believe the A came in when magazine tubes were threaded into the receiver. I would have to check my books later on. What type of 1886 do you have?
Chris
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April 15, 2005
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The “A” is not actually a part of the serial number as it is a separate marking. It does indicate a threaded magazine tube versus a slip in tube.
Bert
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November 19, 2006
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Bert H. said
The “A” is not actually a part of the serial number as it is a separate marking. It does indicate a threaded magazine tube versus a slip in tube.Bert
Thanks for that Bert. It wasn’t that long ago that I knew that – and then I completely forgot it 
November 7, 2015
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steve004 said
Bert H. said
The “A” is not actually a part of the serial number as it is a separate marking. It does indicate a threaded magazine tube versus a slip in tube.
Bert
Thanks for that Bert. It wasn’t that long ago that I knew that – and then I completely forgot it
Hate it when that happens. Sometimes I think I know stuff, good thing I keep my reference books handy!
Mike
