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Originally Posted by kennicka
I have a HFT serial number 391715. I took the stocks off and both sides are marked as the attached picture. Was wondering if that could be original to the gun or not? Thanks. I will post a picture once I pick it up. Also, any info on date of manufacture?
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The only factory mark, and on the right side only, would be a penciled serial # after 1900 until 1929, then stamped #s until no longer #'d after the late 1970's.
I read the upper marking as a date, 11-25-24. This could be the date the gun was purchased since guns in that serial range were shipped in the 3rd quarter of 1924. And 2 screw stocks w/o medallions are correct for after 1923 on the 22/32 HFTs. So the grips appear to be original. But I'd like to see the right grip numbering.
The lower mark, besides being on the wrong side stock, although it looks like the serial #, it's not the factory penciling location.