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c-j
03-05-2015, 11:33
30134What do I have here?
The marking on the barrel hood is a R

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stan4
03-07-2015, 12:27
What do I have here?
The marking on the barrel hood is a R

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c-j,

I would have to get a better look at the R, (and the rest of the barrel).

My WAG, with the pictures provided, is 1916 military.

Best Regards,

Johnny P
03-07-2015, 07:11
What would account for the R instead of the expected S on a 1916 barrel?

stan4
03-12-2015, 02:05
A mistake. There are other than the expected S on 1916 barrels. Could be the inspector thought it was a H.?

What do you think it is?

Johnny P
03-12-2015, 07:03
I don't know what it is, but with only the P on the top of the chamber I would have expected an S on a 1916 Colt barrel. What are the others on a 1916 barrel with the P on the chamber?

stan4
03-12-2015, 07:36
I also do not know. I would also expect an S --- with the P on top of the chamber. I have not examined a H --- with the P on the chamber. (We know there is a H --- with the P on the back of the lugs.) If it is a mistake, it could a mistake of the S (as well as a mistake of a H).? How many different barrels would be correct for a 1916 M1911?

I was not sure it was a R, but the new picture clears that up. Have you seen this R used before? Do you think it is a Colt barrel?