Pre-WW1 M1903 Eye Candy

[Fred]

Ray, if I'd have been able to have the money in my hand in time, I'd have put in a winning bid in the last few seconds! The rifle is worth it and more to me. Sigh

[bobgar]

Hi, are there some SA 05 barrels shortened, without being marked "A"

[John Beard]

Hi, are there some SA 05 barrels shortened, without being marked "A"

Yes, lots of them. Indeed, probably most of them. The "A" marking has no relationship with being shortened. It merely means that the barrel was on a rifle turned in for overhaul, was inspected and found still in serviceable condition, and could be re-used. During and after WWI, the meaning of the "A" changed and the later meaning is unknown.

J.B.

[John Beard]

Fred,

Your PM Inbox overfloweth. I am unable to reply to your last inquiry.

J.B.

[Fred]

Oops, OK sorry, it's fixed now John.