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Scott Lynch 1460V
11-03-2008, 06:54 AM
I have an 1861 pattern barrel with the following markings. Can anyone help with identifying the following markings. Standard VP and Eagle on the flat opposite the bolster. On the round part beneath the vp and eagle is the capital letter "M" in italics. Under the barrel by the breech plug is a C and an a H. Further forward is the number 8. Between the rear sight and the rear band on the bottom is a capital P followed by a smaller but still capital S.C. Can anyone tell me what this means?? Also the barrel is 34 inches long, probably a cut off? Thanks . Scott Lynch