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September 2, 2010, 01:56 PM
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Join Date: August 25, 2010
Location: Memphis
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US Springfield Mod 1884
I have an 1884 Springield just courious as to some of the markings on the breach and stock...ser #237594...breach markings vp p....SWP1889 stamped on left side above trigger and also # 104 stamped on left side of stock...any ideas as to these markings?
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September 3, 2010, 07:32 PM
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Join Date: September 13, 2005
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I don't have my books in front of me, I know that SWP stands for Samuel W. Porter. He held the title of Master Mechanic at Springfield Armory, he performed the final inspection
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September 3, 2010, 08:27 PM
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Member In Memoriam
Join Date: March 17, 1999
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The VP and P were the barrel proof and the rifle proof. The stock cartouche as it is called, was the acceptance stamp.
Jim |
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