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oldarcher

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Thompson Center Question
« on: November 02, 2014, 02:55:24 PM »
I really don't know much about Thompson Center Hawken rifles. Does anyone know what a Maltese Cross stamped on the barrel means??? Thanks!!
« Last Edit: November 02, 2014, 02:56:33 PM by oldarcher »

Offline Don Getz

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Re: Thompson Center Question
« Reply #1 on: November 02, 2014, 04:22:06 PM »
Archer.........to me, it seems that soneone had a stamp for that cross and just smacked
it with a hammer.   But on a nicely blued T C barrel, very unusual...........Don

Offline D. Buck Stopshere

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Re: Thompson Center Question
« Reply #2 on: November 03, 2014, 03:27:52 AM »
Agree with Don.

Sold dozens and dozens of T/C rifles over the decades. Don't remember seeing that mark.
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Offline D. Taylor Sapergia

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Re: Thompson Center Question
« Reply #3 on: November 04, 2014, 07:30:03 PM »
Might is have some Masonic connection for a previous owner?
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