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Unread 08-19-2005, 03:43 PM   #9
Dwight Gruber
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Hoyt,

Yes, particularly the trigger and breechblock which have two sets of numbers.

The question, ultimately, is, how much of DWM's postwar commercial production was done from newly-produced parts, and how much from recycled or from-the-shelf military parts stock?

The front of the frame with the serial number looks like it has been faced off a bit, like a previous serial number was removed before assembly. It will be interesting to see the same area once the frame and receiver have been properly assembled, to see if the front of the breechblock sticks out a bit from the frame.

It appears that John S's comment about a ground stock lug may be a good one.

--Dwight
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