Long barrel uses

[ithacaartist]

Originally Posted by Puretexan

So basically anything with a long barrel is not
a matching piece?

Generally, no, not everything. But sometimes. Post WWI, longer barrelled pistols could be factory made--but for export, not for German military. Abercormbe and Fitch installed longer barrels on some of their imports. I believe they would do this to order in the U.S. You'll see an 8" barrel (or longer) without the Artillery style rear tangent sight leaf.

Keep reading the FAQ... The basic books will also give you an overview, and though not strictly up to date about some details, they'll reveal the basics about all this.