Inspector markings
Inspector markings
I have a Model 8 with a barrel code of EZ. Also it has on the bottom of the receiver a small naval anchor below that is a, what looks to be a clover leaf. On one side is a star and the other side of that is an arrow head. The markings look as though they were punched in after the rifle was blued. The rifle is about 96%. Internally it looks like it has hardly been fired. If anyone can shed any light on these markings it would be appreciated.
Re: Inspector markings
Welcome to the forum. 96% Model 8 - sounds like a nice one. What caliber? And can we see pictures ... please. 
As you may know, after 1921 the barrel markings indicated DOM (date of manufacture) "EZ" being Oct. 1931 and the serial number was closer to the actual shipped date which has been know to be years later, in some extreme cases.
I am more of an accumulator then a collector but I do have THE BOOK on the 8s and 81s. The inspectors stamps/markings are just that. There has been no indication of any collector interest in them. Unless of course ones great grandfather worked there and happen to use the arrow head marking punch.
As you may know, after 1921 the barrel markings indicated DOM (date of manufacture) "EZ" being Oct. 1931 and the serial number was closer to the actual shipped date which has been know to be years later, in some extreme cases.
I am more of an accumulator then a collector but I do have THE BOOK on the 8s and 81s. The inspectors stamps/markings are just that. There has been no indication of any collector interest in them. Unless of course ones great grandfather worked there and happen to use the arrow head marking punch.
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Re: Inspector markings
Thank you for the response. The serial number is 65827 and it is a .35 cal. and that we are still
figuring out how to post photos on the computer.
It is a pretty clean gun.
figuring out how to post photos on the computer.
It is a pretty clean gun.