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John Sabato · 12-01-2004, 10:54 AM

dittamedia,
If the notch you are referring to is the one directly behind the barrel flange on the front top end of the chamber, then this notch was a standard manufacturing step during this era to allow the frame/receiver to be used for either a standard issue pistol, or an Artillery Model. The notch was necessary for the rear sight blade/base of the artillery model to clear the receiver in the lowest position.

I hope this helps...

12-01-2004, 10:54 AM	#2
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,309 Times in 1,098 Posts	dittamedia, If the notch you are referring to is the one directly behind the barrel flange on the front top end of the chamber, then this notch was a standard manufacturing step during this era to allow the frame/receiver to be used for either a standard issue pistol, or an Artillery Model. The notch was necessary for the rear sight blade/base of the artillery model to clear the receiver in the lowest position. I hope this helps... __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*