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Unread 10-20-2014, 07:27 PM   #1
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The X is thought to be an inspector's mark. Likewise the + stamps.
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I have often thought that the + symbols could represent a bore that might be a bit over nominal. Such as a set of tubes that were patterned and were returned to the barrel borer to have a bit more choke put in them. JMHO though.
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Dave, you're making me tired. You mean I have to dig out guns and measure bores?
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