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June 16, 2012, 03:36 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: May 19, 2012
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Lock Identification
I came across an 1801 flintlock that is stamped with REA... I'm guessing this is the company but cannot find anything on it.
There is a heart shaped stamp with an X in the center with the following letters in the heart: V at top of X E on left side of X C at the bottom of the X I on the right side of the X If anyone has any information on the company or the markings please let me know. Thank you all in advance. |
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June 16, 2012, 10:02 PM
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Member In Memoriam
Join Date: March 17, 1999
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East India Company, but the "REA" doesn't mean anything to me.
Jim |
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June 16, 2012, 11:17 PM
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Join Date: May 19, 2012
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From all that I could find it is the United East India Company.
The REA seems to point to John Rea, or Rea Company. They were a sub contractor for Tower around this time but there is very little information about Rea anywhere that I can find. If this name rings any bells that would be great. I appreciate all the assistance. |
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