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Unread 07-14-2009, 09:46 AM   #4
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Originally Posted by Vlim View Post
Jeff,

Yes, that is possible. The crown/N was the standard nitro proof for new barrels, the crown/U was more of a quality check on existing parts.
Vlim -

Both/three of my C96 Mauser "Broomhandle" barrels have the crown/U on the chamber...How does that relate to your "quality check on existing parts" theory???

(Might even be two crowns over a U)
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