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James K · January 26, 2011, 10:09 PM

Different rebuild practices. US arsenals and depots tried to retain the original factory markings and serial numbers if possible. The British didn't care; they just ground everything off and re-marked the guns using electric pencil.

Jim

January 26, 2011, 10:09 PM	#6
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	Different rebuild practices. US arsenals and depots tried to retain the original factory markings and serial numbers if possible. The British didn't care; they just ground everything off and re-marked the guns using electric pencil. Jim