Came across this on GB. Despite being advertised as "unissued" with "light use", my interest is in the serno stamped on the top of the hand guard on this /26\. Anyone have any info on these uncommon stamps?
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/892765844
(https://i.ibb.co/yVd5qMd/Screenshot-2021-02-17-09-14-00-1.png) (https://ibb.co/x3XG6cX)
Not one that I've seen before. That's a neat one! thumb1
Any possibility that an unscrupulous owner down the line somewhere added these numbers hoping the uniqueness would bring a bigger payday?
Anything is possible. Cheap $10 punch set from Harbor Freight is all you really need I suppose.
This one has a decent amount of finish in the stamp though, I think it's legit done in China, not that it adds anything to that poor gun. They certainly did odd things to stocks at times. dntknw1
number on hand guard different then bolt, weird
Both end in 8041.
didn't see first or last numbers on bolt, time for glasses.
I like it.
Especially the fact the the handguard serial is in the same font.
I'm guessing this is a pre-1967 carbine?
Quote from: Boris Badinov on February 19, 2021, 10:33:10 AM
I like it.
Especially the fact the the handguard serial is in the same font.
I'm guessing this is a pre-1967 carbine?
Hey
BB, it's an 11mil, so a '66. POLY import.
I've seen the Russians with the 4 digit SN on the side of the upper handguard, but nothing like this Chinese example.
They advertise it as matching, but it has a Leapers scope mount, unfortunately. Also advertised as un-issued but "seems to have seen light use". lol
firstchoice
Yep. (See my og post) I sent the guy a message asking for a clarification - crickets.