Serial numbers inset

[Mike P]

Just asking the question, if the serial numbers were changed in NJ, wouldn't they change them to match the rest of the gun?

I had heard that after production stopped in Japan that mismatched parts were put together with whatever was left. But in the case of this gun, if the serial numbers were changed in NJ, why would they change them to something that didn't match?

[Bill Murphy]

About 40 years or more ago, I made up a two barrel set and had the serial numbers on the new barrels restamped to match the gun. I can see remnants of the old numbers and was disappointed in the result. All extra barrels I have fit to guns since then still retain the original numbers. I am much happier with these guns.

[Richard Skeuse]

Originally Posted by Mike Pridgen

Just asking the question, if the serial numbers were changed in NJ, wouldn't they change them to match the rest of the gun?

I had heard that after production stopped in Japan that mismatched parts were put together with whatever was left. But in the case of this gun, if the serial numbers were changed in NJ, why would they change them to something that didn't match?

Hi Guys. I can assure you all that NJ did NOT do this work. There were cases that someone had asked to add barrels to make a 2 barrel set or had a 2 barrel set and added a 16 gauge barrel. We would have never done a job like that! Your guess is as good as mine. Thanks Richard Skeuse