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Unread 12-04-2014, 11:23 AM   #12
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The 118,36 is a bore measurement now archaic for pistols, but still in use for shotguns (12 bore, 16 bore etc.). It's the size of bore that would accommodate lead balls 118.36 to the pound.
Imperial era Commercial Lugers numbered into 5 digits with no suffixes.
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