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BPJACK
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January 15, 2026 - 6:43 pm
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A friend asked this question about a high wall of his:
“I have one serial #6436 in 40-70 straight sharps.
Here’s the question. Stamped on the top flat from  left to right-
C-L 40-70 Sharps STR. 
any idea what the C-L means? 
Thanks

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The caliber marking is actually “CAL.” – see the attached pictures.

CAL.-40-70-SHARPS-STR-1816.jpgCAL.-40-70-SHARPS-STR-3280.jpgCAL.-40-70-SHARPS-STR-43930.jpgCAL.-40-70-SHARPS-STR.-2307.jpgCAL.-40-70-SHARPS-STR.jpeg

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Thanks Bert.  I sent him the link.  I will see if I can get photos.  

 

BYW

 

The Cody Letter on my 25-35 take down high wall was exactly what you said it was.  

 

Now I just need to find a gunsmith who is familiar with installing take down barrels.  I have a Zika adapter and could fit a 32-40 octagon barrel to match the factory original configuration.

 

Jack

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