Kerilynn, The "S" stamped on the lug is the inspectors mark for John Stokes. An contractor/employee of Parker Bros. at the time this gun was built.
What I find interesting is the F9R marking on the forward part of the lug. We usually see this on the frame water table. I don't know if I have ever seen it marked on the lug or anywhere else for that matter. Another clue....
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