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wayne spears
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August 11, 2024 - 5:41 pm
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What does the letter suffix at the end of a serial number mean?  Just acquired one with the letter B at the end. Wayne Spears, aka Wormey

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Wayne,

I’ve been trying to figure that one out and the only information I have seen so far was it was a minor mechanical change.

Bob

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Thanks Bob.  Opinions on this are all over the place.  I knew someone here would have the answer.  Yours is gospel as far as I`m concerned.

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Bob, have you ever been able to compare A vs. B or B vs. no mark and been able to tell any differences mechanically?

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I have an idea on the A and have to check more guns to know for sure and the B I will have to take apart some guns. I hope to get it figured out before I write a article about my research.

Bob

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I look forward to your article! 

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