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12-15-2012, 02:23 PM
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1917 DWM Arty question
I just acquired a 1917 DWM arty all numbers match except magazine. I was looking at it today and I do have one question.
The frame is serial numbered 7227 b and the barrel is serial numbered 7227 but with no suffix, Is this something to be alarmed over? |
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12-15-2012, 02:50 PM
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It warrants some concern.
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12-15-2012, 03:02 PM
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Were there any examples where the barrel wasnt suffixed? The condition of the barell finsish to the gun is consistent. Numbers are of the same font and size.
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12-15-2012, 03:34 PM
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photos would help.
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12-15-2012, 03:41 PM
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Ill get photos on later. Just wanted to know if anyone has run across this before.
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12-15-2012, 03:43 PM
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The barrel on my 1917 DWM LP08 (within the "k" block) has the suffix letter stamped on the barrel.
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12-15-2012, 03:48 PM
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My 1917 artillery has a suffix on both barrel and frame. Bill
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12-15-2012, 08:59 PM
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Here are a few pics I love the gun and it looks right to me I just dont get why it doesnt have a suffix on the barrel. More pics to follow
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12-15-2012, 09:03 PM
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More PIcs
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12-15-2012, 09:04 PM
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Even More all small parts are numbered 27 Hold open, Firing pin even both of the grips are numbere 27 the gun looks legit to me But why no suffix
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12-15-2012, 09:08 PM
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More pics still
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12-15-2012, 09:44 PM
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Run the rear sight up as high as you can and, with a strong light, examine the numbers on top of the barrel below the sight mount. Those numbers should include at least two numerals from your serial number. If they are there you are probably alright.
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12-15-2012, 09:48 PM
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Odd, but I'm not seeing a fake. An anomaly IMHO.
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12-15-2012, 09:55 PM
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Inside the sight it has a 652 on the site frame it says 65
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12-15-2012, 10:14 PM
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The serial number on the bottom of the barrel has no evidence of being re struck and if someone would go through the trouble to re strike the serial number to the proper size and font why wouldnt they put the suffix on?
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 Harbor Freight/Brownells can't stock everything...'Someone' might have thought it would be better to leave it off rather than strike an obviously false font and have it proved a fake...  ...Pure conjecture on my part... 
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12-16-2012, 01:10 AM
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It would seem like whomever stamped the barrel serial number did not leave enough space for the letter suffix to be added, given that the bore gauge had to be in there as well, so it was omited.
It looks like one of those legitimate anomalies to me. |
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