New Member Barrel Marking Question

[Randy Roberts]

Hi Kevin and welcome aboard. The "1" on the lug is the frame size and the "k" would appear to be the mark of Charles King. The "3 5" is the unstruck barrel weight of 3lbs 5 oz. I cannot make out the letter next to that mark, is it a V or a K ? The WK in the oval is the mark of Walter King while the "V" on the water table is the grade. I find it interesting that this gun has what appears to be markings of both Walter and Charles King. I have not seen this before that I recall, surely others have and will offer comments.

[Hesser]

Randy, thanks for getting back. I believe that one marking is a V.

[Randy Roberts]

Originally Posted by Kevin Hesseltine

Randy, thanks for getting back. I believe that one marking is a V.

Then that would be the grade as well. It almost looks like a K to me but logic would make it a V.