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oldcrankyyankee
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Do these look correct? Under barrel stamps from an 1886 ELW,

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Yes.

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Bert, what is the black tab?

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Chuck said
Bert, what is the black tab?

  

Chuck,

 

What you are seeing is not a “tab”… it is actually the bottom surface of the barrel you are seeing inside the retangular cut-out in the take down extension ring.

These pictures should clarify it for you;

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Chuck I’m glad you asked lol…I needed Bert’s pics, the camera was playing tricks on me in that first pic!

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January 12, 2025 - 12:22 am
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Thanks Bert.  The take downs I have I don’t take them down after initial cleaning.

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January 12, 2025 - 12:51 am
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Bert H. said

Chuck said

Bert, what is the black tab?

  

Chuck,

 

What you are seeing is not a “tab”… it is actually the bottom surface of the barrel you are seeing inside the retangular cut-out in the take down extension ring.

These pictures should clarify it for you;

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To all, Bert is correct. It is not a “tab” but the bottom flat of the barrel. Not able to get a complete picture from only one side.

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