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jamned

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Barrel ID
« on: January 25, 2020, 04:33:21 PM »
I have a barrel that does not have any mark other than the number 50 (cal) on the end, & the number 99 (or 66, depending on how you look at it). Does this number have anything to do with an ID for the barrel maker? Thanks, For any input, Jim.

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Re: Barrel ID
« Reply #1 on: January 25, 2020, 05:23:00 PM »
1 in 66 twist.
Bob
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Re: Barrel ID
« Reply #2 on: January 25, 2020, 05:41:42 PM »
Douglas barrel??

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Re: Barrel ID
« Reply #3 on: January 25, 2020, 05:46:25 PM »
Douglas barrel??

Al J.

Most likely. Bet it looks drawn not milled. Octagon corners not sharp.
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Re: Barrel ID
« Reply #4 on: January 26, 2020, 06:20:19 PM »
As Mr. Pierce said, Douglas Barrel.  They were drawn and not milled on the surface.  That's why they often times had some runout at one end.  James Levy
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Re: Barrel ID
« Reply #5 on: January 27, 2020, 04:08:44 PM »
Thanks for the replys, Jim.