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Originally Posted by BrianM87
200XX. Numbers on frame, cylinder, and barrel all match, no prefix.
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Originally Posted by BrianM87
I did remove the rear sight, and it is numbered to the gun. I am going to send for a letter on my next days off.
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I did not read every post, so forgive me if somebody has already figured this out.
You guys sure can overlook the obvious sometimes.
200XX with a rear sight numbered to the gun, and a Springfield Inspector's stamp (eagle head) and a butt swivel.
GEE......... whatever could that be?
How about a 44-2nd model Target, built in the very early 20s on a leftover 1917 frame. If you have fooled with many 44s, you should know that it is more unusual to see a 44-2nd built before 1926 or so that does NOT have an eagle head and a butt swivel.
I've owned a BUNCH of 'em!
You lettered the wrong gun!
A 1917 with that low number obviously HAS to be a WW I military 1917 in 45.
You need to letter a 44 Target, serial # 200XX.
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Originally Posted by BrianM87
So life got in the way for a bit and I forgot to post the letter on this. The first page is just general history of the 1917 models, so I left that out.
Here is the second page, which states my serial, if this really was a 1917 originally, shipped in 1918. I still believe it was based on the plugged hole in the bottom of the frame where the lanyard loop would have been.
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