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May 8, 2007
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Hi all. I’ve been perusing the upcoming auction at RI and had a question about this lot:
http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/67/lid/41
The letter states “smokeless” as a part of its configuration. Is this referencing the Nickel steel barrel?
Best,
Andy
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April 15, 2005
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Yes, and it most likely will have “W.H.V.” stamped on the underside of the barrel.
Bert
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December 21, 2006
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Hi Velosa I have a ’94 ser# 254621 cal. 38-55 in which the letter states, 1/2 oct. bbl., 1/2 mag., set trigger, pist. grip, checkered, smokeless steel bbl., nichol steel bbl. The tang is stamped xx and the stock assembly #,s match the recv,r but the letter does not mention special wood, which is common with deluxe guns . I haven’t looked under the bbl. for W.H.V. stamp but I will. Its the only one I,ve had that states both nichol steel and smokeless steel in two seperate lines on the letter. Henry
W.A.C.A. life member, Marlin Collectors Assn. charter and life member, C,S.S.A. member and general gun nut.
