Got my new to me VHE 12 gauge. Late Remington in very nice condition. Has an issue or two that needs to be resolved, but its a keeper. Would request help in decoding the barrel flat markings. First one is:
Made in U.S.A
HT and a Capital A below V in a circle and a 4. Figure V is for V grade and 4 is the barrel weight
Second one is:
This is more interesting to me. Capital E and G followed by two small circles with a vertical line in between. Also a circle with 6 small lines radiating around it like a sun rays.
Other things of note is the length to end of wood is 13 1/4". To end of Jostam pad is 14.5" so it was lopped at some point as there's 4 holes in the buttstock. Chokes are .015 on right and .038 on left. Twin Ivory beads.
Anyway, would appreciate idea's on what all the extra barrel flat markings are. Thanks