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thanks for both the replies. I might have to call colt and let them know that the serial # belongs to a different pistol than they report

I recently inherited my grandfather's colt police positive in 38S&W with the short 4 inch barrel (aprox). Serial Number 30750. I'm looking for date of mfg. Much thanks in advance.

Ray,

Thanks for the website. Sounds like a possibility. I've got it bookmarked for possible future reference. RB

Liam, Thanks for the info. The website you gave me indicates it was made in 1914, much earlier than I expected. I hadn't thought of resleeving the barrels to 410. In some ways that appeals to me...

I just inherited my grandfathers Ithica side by side 20 gauge serial # 251400. He was a terrific shot once beating a pro shooter in a best out of 100. He shot 99 and the pro shot 98 out of 100. ...

Just purchased a M1907 sling via a friend who picked it up at the Tulsa show. It looks like it is stamped REW. Is this a known manufacturer or am I reading it wrong? Thanks for the help. RB

Don't send the ammo via USPS. A friend sent me some 45/70 black powder loads that he had reloaded. I got a call from the postal inspector and had to go to the post office and explain what they were...

I had a cheap Brazilian made 20 ga. that I bought for my wife to see if she would be interested in hunting with me. (wasn't interested but still hit 2 of 3 birds her first and only time out). I...

Merc,

If you know what you are looking for you can tell. It's seen as a brighter ring at the opening of the chamber. Most would not know it was there. If you are selling though you would want...

I have a trapdoor that had a pitted chamber. I sent the barreled action to a man named Hoyt (if you need his first name and contact info I can look it up). He resleeved the chamber for me and...

I've been changing out some non Eddystone parts on my M1917 and now have an extra (unmarked) bolt stop rest. I am going to list it on ebay but want to make sure I describe it correctly first. Am I...

Here is a photo (I hope) of the interior side of the hand guard. Sorry about quality. Best I can do with the camera I have. The surface that can be seen when installed is much darker to match the...

Thanks for the input. I believe you are right in what type of wood the hand guard is. The grain was a bit too tight to be oak which was why I was thinking "ash" but birch or maybe beech would seem...

With the help of Mark Wade of Stormy Mountain Sports I've switched out parts on my Eddystone replacing about 10 mostly small parts which were not marked properly. The largest piece needing...

I would like to change out several parts on my mostly Eddystone rifle. In the past before purchasing this rifle I came across a site where you could send in your mismatched parts (for $35 I believe)...

D Thanks for the info. I got a bit further (was unfamilliar with waybackmachine and didn't know to begin there) but couldn't bring up the videos. I did however find a couple on the web that got...

Dad, Tried to look up the web pages you listed but they come up as not available. RB

Fed Ex just delivered my M1917 today. As I suspected, the stock needs a thorough cleaning and refinish. I'm planning on using Acetone with 000 steel wool for the cleaning and boiled linseed oil for...

Just purchased this rifle and am hoping I did OK. Description says all markings visible are eddystone. I know that some hidden markings may turn out not to be. I figure that I probably overpaid...

Thank you Chris. I was just getting on the forum to let everyone know I had found that same source this morning using Google. Excellent resource. I discovered that in a number of cases I was...

I'm relatively new to the M1917 and am looking for one with all original markings as it was originally issued. Stopped at a local gun shop today and looked at the 4 they had on hand. All seemed to...

That's what I was afraid of. No longer interested. A shame though as it came with bayonet and sling. Thanks for the help. RB

I am considering bidding on an Eddystone in one of the online auctions and want to have it with all parts mfg by Eddystone. All the metal parts seem to be marked with an "e" but the stock at the...

Dave & Joe, Thanks for the replies. Your explanations were along the lines of what I was suspecting but included how it was done and for what reason. Always good to learn a bit more about these...

Tried the site listed but only got a bunch of pictures for some type of nutritional supplement. Thanks anyway though. RB