m73b1 "serial Number" change

[kicker]

Hi, Would anyone have a idea at about what number Weaver switched from Electro penciling the words "serial number" and went to stamped. I have a large gap in these numbers on my small serial number list.
Thanks scott

[kicker]

Today a member gave me his scope number 10809 which has the words Serial Number roll stamped. I have a photo of 11775 with still has the electro pencil "serial Number." Did the Roll stamped and electro penciled "Serial Number" scopes exist together for some time?
thanks scott

[Johnny P]

I would think that the scope serial number was probably applied some time after the SERIAL NO. was applied to the tube, and wouldn't necessarily be in strict serial number order.

[k arga]

My scope is electro pen ser 3932

[kicker]

your scope is a 330? Could you share a few photos of your scope, It'a early one on my list If's easier you can send them to jokerman115@aol.com. Anyone else if is welcome to share,
thanks scott

[k arga]

Mr Kicker, wish I could but have no idea how to do or send pics, sorry.

kurt

[kicker]

no, problem Kurt, your scope is roll marked 330 on the data plate and m73b1 with serial number electro penciled on the tube is this correct?

[k arga]

Yes sir, that is how it is marked.

[kicker]

thanks

[paul v]

Kicker, here are karga's scope pics:
IMG_20200309_180445119.jpgIMG_20200309_180345728_BURST001.jpg

[Johnny P]

Paul's scope is a good example of the electro penciled TELESCOPE M73B1, and the scope serial number not being applied by the same person.

[k arga]

Paul's going to have to wait a little longer before it's his, I'm not ready to go yet.
kurt {dad}

[Johnny P]

Sounds like a family problem.

[Punch the Clown]

These are some lousy pics. The scope looks way better and isn't rusty but I don't have any better pics. That brown crud is some sort of sealer between the scope tube and the ident plate.

[jangle]

Just seeing this tread.
My scope is roll stamped both M73B1 and serial number, with the serial number, 19094 being electro penciled.