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    Posted by John on January 24, 2007, 10:27 pm

    I have several guns that I am trying to find the year of manufacture for. I reviewed both the Brophy book and the new "The Legend Lives" books and came up with the following dates. Can anyone confirm the years?

    Speicalty Grade, Hunter Arms Co. Inc. Serial #48XXX. I think the year of manufacture is 1922.

    Field, Hunter Arms Co. Serial 101XXX. 1927?

    Grade 2E, Engraved with the medalions containing a quail on one side, a woodcock on the other. Serial #321XXX, with 00 stamped below. 1908? What does the "E" stand for? What does the 00 stand for?

    Unkonwn grade with damascus barrels, small scroll engraving on sideplates with single trigger. Appears to be a Syracuse grade #2 based on photos from the new book. Serial #318XXX. 1908?

    Is, is it possible that both guns could be grade 2s built in the same year? /the engraving is vastly different on these guns

    Thanks for your help.

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