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Originally Posted by Randy G Roberts View Post
An Ilion manufactured rib would be void of the rib legend that was customary from Meriden. You are correct in that Meriden ribs were also used at Ilion as were grip caps and butt plates. There are numerous examples out there that have both Ilion and Meriden features or parts if you will.
my 1904 VH had its barrels replaced by Remington -

no rib markings
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