VH serial # vs Rem code
 

I have a 12ga VH in the shop with a serial number of 88234 (1898) and a Remington code of Bf (May of 1937) on the monoblock of the barrels. Is there a way to tell if the barrels were replaced or if some other maintainance was done? By the way, the engraving on the reciever is somewhat upgraded from the standard plain engraving VH pictures I have seen.

Monoblock? have the barrels been sleeved?

there may have been additional after market work done.

could you post some clear pictures of the barrels and the engraving

I don't think you are looking at a Remington repair code. Remington repair codes would be two letters the same size and font and the number 2 or 3 following the letters.

We have seen the "Kf" stamp on the barrel flats but I don't recall ever seeing a "Bf" stamp there.

The Kf indicated that King pronounced the barrels (or gun) finishen or filalized or fin ..... done and passed inspection in other words

BTW - the book says 30 inch barrels originally

Post a picture.

Rick, what does the book say about VH ser# 221866?

This is a very interesting gun considering the fact that 88220 is thought to be the first Grade O (V) grade hammerless gun made. Yes we need pictures please.

its not in there

why would it not be there? not all pkrs are in the book?