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Unread 12-25-2012, 03:15 PM   #64
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1906 (New Model):

*serial number 29248

*variation
...AE (American Eagle on chamber)

...c/BUG proofs on barrel

*proof marks, left receiver
...no proof marks

*Caliber .30

*Thumb safety polished

*Extractor stamped LOADED

*Stamped GERMANY

*long frame

* additional noteworthy characteristics?
"172,28" stamped on bbl above serial number, but below c/BUG proofs
bottom of rear grip strap tapped with small hole, presumably for some sort of rear stock to be attached
broken/badly repaired grip safety bar
Numbers match including grips but not mag
Suspected early re-blue. but top of toggle axle retaining pin in the white
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