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Letter "B" following serial number on some 1873s

Bruce Koligian

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October 27, 2016 - 7:14 am

What does the B signify. For example, my Model 1873 rifle is number 238393 B.

Thanks, BK

1873man

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October 27, 2016 - 2:29 pm

Bruce,

The B does not really mean much. Some thought it was a change in production but I haven’t been able to find a difference between the A or the B. They intermix over about 15,000 guns

Bob

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