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Offline Justin Urbantas

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Is this a Rice barrel?
« on: March 22, 2019, 10:02:09 PM »
Hey folks. I've got this .32 swamped barrel with these markings. Is it a Rice barrel? Thanks.


Offline BOB HILL

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Re: Is this a Rice barrel?
« Reply #1 on: March 22, 2019, 10:30:03 PM »
Yes it is.
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Offline Ky-Flinter

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Re: Is this a Rice barrel?
« Reply #2 on: March 22, 2019, 11:22:04 PM »
Yes, and I believe the other marks indicate it is a 38" Transitional (Early American) "A" weight barrel and the rifling is round bottom with 1:48 twist.

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Offline Justin Urbantas

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Re: Is this a Rice barrel?
« Reply #3 on: March 23, 2019, 12:48:40 AM »
Thanks gents

Offline Dennis Glazener

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Re: Is this a Rice barrel?
« Reply #4 on: March 23, 2019, 02:15:46 AM »
Their top of the line barrel and most expensive.
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