original inglis barrel numbers
- Thread starter can14
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The original s/ns were routed/engraved. An engraver should be able to duplicate this if he had tooling that was hard enough to work in steel, rather than softer metals like brass or silver.
Alternatively, the s/n could be stamped, but this wouldn't produce the same fidelity. Once you locate a set of stamps with approx the same font size as the original markings the trick would be to make up a brass spud to fit the chamber so as to avoid any distortion which might be caused by hammering on the stamps.
Alternatively, the s/n could be stamped, but this wouldn't produce the same fidelity. Once you locate a set of stamps with approx the same font size as the original markings the trick would be to make up a brass spud to fit the chamber so as to avoid any distortion which might be caused by hammering on the stamps.
stencollector
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- shilo MB, the armpit of Canada
Stamping will not give a good appearance. It must be engraved.
It is my understanding that the lower frame, upper slide, and barrel were all engraved at the same time by a pantograph type engraver.
You should be able to take your upper slide along with your unmarked barrel to a firearms friendly engraver to get the job done. Leave the lower frame at home.
It is my understanding that the lower frame, upper slide, and barrel were all engraved at the same time by a pantograph type engraver.
You should be able to take your upper slide along with your unmarked barrel to a firearms friendly engraver to get the job done. Leave the lower frame at home.
stencollector
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- shilo MB, the armpit of Canada
It is done in the military all the time to indicate the particular serial number that the barrel is fitted for. But you have a good point Adam, one might want to be wary if he sees "all matching" on the EE by the original poster.
