MrTipUp wrote on Mar 11
th, 2022 at 10:19pm:
Regarding the larger sideplate rifles, John Dutcher wrote an article in Gun Report (Vol. 37, #9, Feb 1992, page 16-30) where he states "Initially, the new solid frame 1894 Ideal rifles used the same model numbers as the side plate series (107, 108, 109, and 110)." According to Flayderman's Guide, the model number on all but the very early ones was stamped on the bottom flat of the barrel under the forearm. Can anyone verify that?
Bill Lawrence
I’m not sure where this comes in early vs late, my 107 has only the serial on the tang, no markings on the face of the receiver.
The barrel as described above. Serial number 2236, underside of the barrel in front of the forearm, 107 and the original caliber, not the cartridge, 22, under the forearm.
It was discussed in this thread a couple years ago. Another member posted a photo of a rifle in the 2900 range that was marked on the receiver face.
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