Are we really sure that the 4 is part of the damascus designation? I have number of G grade guns with the D designation. However, the noted 4 or other modifier is significantly away from the D, as follows: very late damascus G, 220657, D with 4 above and to right; very early hammerless G, 57816, D with C above and to the right; top action hammer G, 43810, D with J above and to the right; lifter G, 19134, D with nothing; lifter G, 18716, D with small m above and to the right; and finally lifter, 14830 D with nothing. Personally, I don't believe the letters, numbers, or nothings have anything to do with the Damascus designation. What do you all think?
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