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Manuel
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February 17, 2017 - 12:57 am
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Hi Guys,

 

Would a forearm and nose cap from a 44-40 third model 73 fit a 38-40 barrel/reciever? Or are the dimensions different for the magtube and barrel?

 

Thanks!

Manuel

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Manuel,

 It will be sloppy loose, A 44 barrel is bigger than a 38.  The mag tube is the same size.

Bob

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Thanks Bob!  i guess i didn’t read that in all the books i have….

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