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Unread 01-25-2011, 05:05 PM   #5
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Welcome Joe!
The suffix is a cursive letter, which follows the serial number on most guns. You will find it under the serial number on the front of the gun's frame, under the barrel. If there is no letter then your gun comes from the first 10.000 made.

Import marks are usually stamped somewhere conspicous and will usually be an abreviated name and US state of the company which imported the gun. These will be obviously new and would stand out right away. Most are found on the underside of the barrel.

"Freckling" refers to the little spots of rust or blemishes found throughtout your gun's finish. Your finish is really outstanding aside from the freckles, indicating that although the gun was cared for, it was exposed to minor moisture at times, causing these blemishes. They drop the gun's value somewhat.

Hope this helps
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