what are multi-beaded fences?

[bob kuczynski]

thanks in advance.

[Dean Romig]

BH and higher grades have a beaded fence. BH and AH have a single bead while AAH would have 2 or more and A1S is likely to have 3 beads.
The bead is the raised rib at the rear of the breech balls of the frame.

For illustrations of these see the Identification and Grades sections of this site.



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[bob kuczynski]

i see. its the grooves(engraved lines) that are filled with gold on some. right?

[Brian Dudley]

A frame before and after the addition of beaded fences.

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[bob kuczynski]

bingo. thanks again.
AND back to mine again...it appears mine is only 2, making it AHE fencing, not A1S. someone didnt know their parkers.