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Bert,

Another Model 53 for the survey –

Ser# 6998

.25-20 WCF

Solid Frame

22″ Nickel Steel Barrel

Type 6 Upper Tang Markings

Shotgun Butt, serrated steel butt plate

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Gus

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Green River Gus said
Bert,

Another Model 53 for the survey –

Ser# 6998

.25-20 WCF

Solid Frame

22″ Nickel Steel Barrel

Type 6 Upper Tang Markings

Shotgun Butt, serrated steel butt plate

Thanks,

Gus  

Gus,

Can you please verify the barrel date for me?

Thanks,

Bert

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Bert,

I should receive the rifle mid next week. I’ll let you know what I find.

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Bert,

Markings on underside of barrel, starting at receiver moving towards muzzle –

26

25-20 WCF

VP in an oval

ONW ? I’m not sure on this, lightly stamped and hard to make out.

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Green River Gus said
Bert,

Markings on underside of barrel, starting at receiver moving towards muzzle –

26

25-20 WCF

VP in an oval

ONW ? I’m not sure on this, lightly stamped and hard to make out.

Thanks,

Gus

  

Thanks for the update.  The barrel date matches up with the PR records perfectly.

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