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Originally Posted by TheTinMan
So this example is from Special Order 9115, but look at the serial number. In an earlier discussion, I got the impression that not all 26-1 revolvers have identical frames. I was left with the thought that the overrun might have been barrels originally and Springfield just stuck them on whatever frame was handy that day.
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Your impression is correct.
The upper revolver is the newer style frame (BBY serial number) and the lower is the old style (BBU serial number). The differences in these frames would be model dash changes in other models. Here it was like nobody cared.
Also the yoke screws are different.
BBY serial number frame with new style yoke and plunger style yoke screw.
BBU serial number frame with old style yoke and screw.
I agree they used frames that were "lying around." The BBU frame looks a whole lot like a Model 28.