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November 21, 2023
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It’s very well used but the bore is nice. I had been looking for a while when I stumbled on this one. It has A LOT of patina. I’d like to find out what the “P” stands for, maybe a ranch? I’m wondering if the after market stamped numbers might be a law enforcement confiscation. I have to dig around and find a box of ammo. I cant wait to shoot her.
Tony
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November 7, 2015
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My guess would be a brand and an inventory number.
Mike
May 2, 2009
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It looks like a brand burned in. The brand was made from a single piece of wire. It would be “IP” or “PI” brand. The stamp on the receiver looks like it was done more recently and hasn’t aged like the rest of the metal finish. I would have no idea what it means
Bob
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June 15, 2024
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Apparently states maintained “Brand Books” to serve as registries for cattle. If you know what state the carbine came from you could try to find these books and identify the brand/mark.The American Hereford Association and state livestock boards are reportedly the keepers of these records
November 21, 2023
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This rifle might have been owned by the 7PL ranch out of Colorado. They now have land in Colorado, Texas, Arkansas, and Kansas.
7th & 10th SF retired
March 31, 2009
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PM me and maybe I can put you intact with the owner of the Ranch in Colorado. I might still have is contact info when I was researching a shotgun that came from the Peeler collection. The original Peeler ranch in Texas used a 7PL brand. 7 Peelers.
Here is a bad shot of the 1950’s brand.
Or just read this. https://www.peelerranch.com/history/
May 2, 2009
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Its similar but not the same.
Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
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March 31, 2009
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1873man said
Its similar but not the same.
Bob
Yes, but the Peeler family has been around since the late 1800’s and the brand has changed along the way. If you read the history you will see the original 7PL and similar markings. The guy that has the dude/hunting ranch in Colorado is a great nephew of the family. Maybe more than 1 great. I have no idea how this will turn out.
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