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  1. 02-16-2015 10:29 AM #1
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    So in theory, there could be duplicate serial numbers. How about in reality? Has any one run across duplicate numbers? Just curious.
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    Quote Originally Posted by musketjon View Post
    So in theory, there could be duplicate serial numbers. How about in reality? Has any one run across duplicate numbers? Just curious.
    It's much worse for Germanicon military arms, for example Lugers. Their serial numbers comprise of four numeric digits plus a letter suffix AND the date. I have seen umpteen Lugers described by only those four digits and no suffix - I have NEVER seen the date used.
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    Quote Originally Posted by musketjon View Post
    So in theory, there could be duplicate serial numbers. How about in reality? Has any one run across duplicate numbers? Just curious.
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    I have a pair of No8s that have the same serial number but they are both from the BSA contract of 2000 for NZicon so only shows that mistakes were made.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 5thBatt View Post
    same serial number
    Is there a letter or X prefix or suffix?
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    Quote Originally Posted by browningautorifleicon View Post
    Is there a letter or X prefix or suffix?
    The NZicon contract No8s had a DA prefix, mine are both DA156
    I have posted them here before so you should be able to find them though my profile.
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