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March 12, 2013
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Brad
I was wondering what era you think the sight on the rifle we are talking about is? Better pic.
Thanks Bruce
http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/bhutch2/media/f1014fa0-a9e8-4b7c-a749-719e868d77c5_zps9f773591.jpg.html
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December 30, 2011
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Bruce
I can guess here and say sometime after Marble Safety Axe became Marble Arms & MFG. in 1911. So I say very generally post 1911.
I have a No.2 exactly like yours here and it matches the dimensions given in a 1930s Marble trade catalog I have. The sight I pictured above that I think is older does not match all the dimensions for a No.3 in the 1930s catalog.
There is a transition period after 1911 where I think they used up the MSA marked sights and bases. It’s easier to see on the tang sights. The early sights have finer and smaller stamping in my opinion. I also think Marble Safety Axe sights have a higher luster blue than the later ones. I’m still learning about these things to and like I said, these are my best guesses. Maybe someone else has some observations.
Brad
