Non matching stamped Barrel weights

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Recoveryone
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Non matching stamped Barrel weights

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All pictures and info I have found has both barrels having same weight numbers. (1-4) . Not sure if that is the case. I attached pictures of my 1921 Sterlingworth 12ga. 30” 1st barrel is a #3 the 2nd is a #2. Just curious on why 2 different weights. Thank you
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Re: Non matching stamped Barrel weights

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welcome to fox collectors ,that is unusual,hope someone chimes in with more knowledge about fox than myself :wink:
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Monday morning hangover barrel blank puller most likely. PS. I got no clue besides just a mistake.
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Re: Non matching stamped Barrel weights

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If it was a mistake then the question is are they 2 or 3 weight bbls??
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Re: Non matching stamped Barrel weights

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What is the thickness of both ends of the barrels?
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What is the thickness of both ends of the barrels?
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The barrels may have started out with different wall thicknesses, but after striking, I'll bet they are the same now.
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Re: Non matching stamped Barrel weights

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To Tom’s point a Monday hangover or a Friday afternoon after a little beverage in the lunch box!! I have never seen that on another gun, very interesting!
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Re: Non matching stamped Barrel weights

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What do the markings or letters mean behind the weight numbers. Looks like SB & Co
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Re: Non matching stamped Barrel weights

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Trkycaller wrote: ↑Sun Oct 30, 2022 8:32 am What do the markings or letters mean behind the weight numbers. Looks like SB & Co
I believe that was one of the companies that made the barrel blanks. I think its been commented on before.
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They may have been running low on one of the barrel weights.Bobby
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Re: Non matching stamped Barrel weights

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Sanderson Bros. & Co. Originally a U.S. branch of Sheffield Steel but later part of the Crucible Steel conglomerate.
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