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Unread 02-04-2025, 10:05 PM   #61
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#1 Dean, does this checkering match the checkering on your L4?
#2 The lone #5, did the barrels weigh an even 5 lbs? Or what does the 4 represent, grade possibly?
#3The gun now wears sling attachments, letter does not mention them and I’m not a fan of them. Just making sure this piece wouldn’t be original, or can someone show me an original?
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Stan, here are some pics for comparison. I think the checkering is similar. Can’t see your ball grip face for comparison. My gun has a 4 on the barrel flats which I presume to be grade due to its location and cuz barrels weigh more than 4 finished. Mine does not show a pre-finished weight. I suspect your 5 IS the pre-finished weight of your gun.
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Thanks for the excellent pictures there Dean!

I believe the checkering is very similar, I love the ball grips, I will post pics of mine later.

I believe you're correct on the barrel flat markings. Do we know what the small o signifies in front of the 2 (frame size) on the barrel lug?

Does your frame water table have any markings regarding quality/grade?? Mine does not, and most if not all areas where the serial # is stamped, the 0 is very faint.

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PS. Any comments on the sling attachment, I assume this is post manufacturing??
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A few more.
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Stan, earlier in the thread you had inquired about the swivels being original. I searched the forum under "swivels" and found a thread (link below) that has pics of a factory lettered set of swivels. They are held in place via screws.

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These are Winchester sling hooks, but probably the type used on your gun, Stan.
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The numeral 4 on the right barrel flat is most definitely the grade stamp.





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Stan, earlier in the thread you had inquired about the swivels being original. I searched the forum under "swivels" and found a thread (link below) that has pics of a factory lettered set of swivels. They are held in place via screws.

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Thanks for the link Randy, I thank you for thinking of the Search option

I will try to remember that the next time before asking. As you can see, mine has no screws, so I’m assuming it may be held in place by solder??

The rear swivel, is quite large. I can’t hardly think of letting these swivel’s attached, but maybe I’ll leave the forward swivel attached for the time
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Stan,
Posting a picture of water table. Just the SN, too early for grade stamp. On the 0 stamp near the frame size stamp on lug, I am not aware of any documentation of its meaning on the forum or in TPS.
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