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Help ID H.R.O. markings on Model 1897
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October 27, 2026 - 1:34 pm
Please help to ID these markings on regular length 1897, Full. Barrel has “H.R.O.”, receiver “H.R.O. 1906.”
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October 27, 2026 - 4:38 pm
Based on the slide bar marking, it appears to be a “D” series gun… what is the serial number on that gun?
I do not recognize the “H.R.O.” marking.
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October 27, 2026 - 4:42 pm
Hi Bert, I’m trying to get the S/N info. But the only thing it might help with is to see if 1906 is the date or other type of number.
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October 27, 2026 - 5:00 pm
Horilka said
Hi Bert, I’m trying to get the S/N info. But the only thing it might help with is to see if 1906 is the date or other type of number.
Exactly… if the gun was actually made in 1906 (or slightly earlier).
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