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  1. 12-21-2013 08:44 PM #1
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    Eddystone question

    What does the peen denote before the SN? Merry Christmas to all. Regards, Rick.
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    Perhaps it means low number receiver since it's below 800,000.
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    I think you are confusing the early O3's that had brittle actions before 800,000. I have never heard of this problem with M1917 rifles. Regards, Rick.
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    Quote Originally Posted by sakorick View Post
    I think you are confusing the early O3's that had brittle actions before 800,000. I have never heard of this problem with M1917 rifles. Regards, Rick.
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    It's a low serial, should originally have been blued. Your rifle however looks parkerized. Therefore probably during refubishment added?
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    The peen is a second proof indicating the rifle was headspaced and test fired during depot overhaul. It also would indicate the bolt was changed also. From a friend on another forum. Merry Christmas.
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    again...likely done after bolt, bolt latch and trigger were fitted, after heat treatment.
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