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by bls4321
Tue Aug 01, 2023 3:38 pm
Forum: RS / Post - 1898
Topic: Model 1894 FE Trap Year of Manufacture
Replies: 3
Views: 1120

Re: Model 1894 FE Trap Year of Manufacture

Thanks so much! I appreciate the prompt responce.
by bls4321
Tue Aug 01, 2023 2:03 pm
Forum: RS / Post - 1898
Topic: Model 1894 FE Trap Year of Manufacture
Replies: 3
Views: 1120

Model 1894 FE Trap Year of Manufacture

I Have a 1894 FE Trap and would like to get the year of manufacture. The serial number is P133410. Couple of other questions as well. On the top of the barrel it is marked Trap Gun. F. Grade. The gun has ejectors. Is it a FE? The barrels are stamped in a vertical fashion F E H 3. What were the choke...
by bls4321
Fri Feb 19, 2021 4:14 am
Forum: RR / Post - 1898
Topic: Confusion in Dating 572 Fieldmaster
Replies: 3
Views: 2572

Re: Confusion in Dating 572 Fieldmaster

Thank you guys very much. That barrel length change date was the piece I was missing. Thanks again.
Brian
by bls4321
Wed Feb 17, 2021 5:46 am
Forum: RR / Post - 1898
Topic: Confusion in Dating 572 Fieldmaster
Replies: 3
Views: 2572

Confusion in Dating 572 Fieldmaster

I am trying to date a 572 and have not been able to narrow down the production date. The year date code is "I" which make it either 76, 88, or 2014. When I look at what I find for history or modifications over the years I am not able to rule out some of those date. Here are some of the key...
by bls4321
Fri Feb 06, 2015 5:38 am
Forum: RR / Pre -1899
Topic: Need Help with Rolling Block Identification - Challenging
Replies: 1
Views: 1678

Need Help with Rolling Block Identification - Challenging

Pick up a rolling bock at the gun show last weekend and am trying to get some of the identification straightened out. Here is what I have. Model 1 1/2 with flat top receiver without a step in the sides of the frame. 30 " barrel full octagon. Caliber - 32 RF (Marked 32 on bottom of barrel ahead ...
by bls4321
Sun Mar 29, 2009 5:26 am
Forum: RR / Post - 1898
Topic: #6 Improved Assembly Problems
Replies: 1
Views: 1121

Re: #6 Improved Assembly Problems

I finally got it. Barrel attached to action falling block in place barrel clamped in vice with action upside down place spring assembly in action, engaged with block insert 2/16" steel ron in stock connection hole and push all of the way forward, this keeps the spring from buckeling Clamp hamme...
by bls4321
Sat Mar 28, 2009 8:45 am
Forum: RR / Post - 1898
Topic: #6 Improved Assembly Problems
Replies: 0
Views: 906

#6 Improved Assembly Problems

Purchased a pretty rough #6 Improved at a gun show last weekend and have been sprucing it up. It had some pretty heavy pitting on the one side of the barrel and receiver so I didn't feel bad about taking it down to white metal and blueing it with some Dicopan. Bore is fantastic and am looking forwar...
by bls4321
Sat Mar 28, 2009 8:16 am
Forum: RR / Post - 1898
Topic: #6 Improved Assembly Problems
Replies: 1
Views: 1121

#6 Improved Assembly Problems

Purchased a pretty rough #6 Improved at a gun show last weekend and have been sprucing it up. It had some pretty heavy pitting on the one side of the barrel and receiver so I didn't feel bad about taking it down to white metal and blueing it with some Dicopan. Bore is fantastic and am looking forwar...