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callaway kid
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January 14, 2020 - 4:42 am
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How rare is a 1906 with a serial number in the 800,000 range? I have one with 838706. It is listed on GB and have been getting some questions about date of manufacture.  Thanks

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It is not rare at all. Thus far, we have surveyed (123) Model 06 rifles with a serial number > 800,000 (not including your rifle). Serial number 838706 was in January, 1931, 18-months before the Model 06 was discontinued.

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Thank you Bert!

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