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I have a Texan in .30/30 with a 18.5" barrel, and a straight grip. The serial number indicates that it was manufactured in 1980.
The roll stamp on the side of the barrel makes no mention of it being a 'Texan'. Is this unusual? Are there any markings that designate this as being a Texan model?
The only mark that I can find that may be relevant is at the back of the receiver, in the cut out for the hammer, below the bolt, there is a capital 'T' stamped. BUT, I have a friend who also has a Texan manufactured in 1980, and his stamp (in exactly the same spot is a 'M', or a 'N' (it is too faint to tell).
Can anyone help me wit this?
The roll stamp on the side of the barrel makes no mention of it being a 'Texan'. Is this unusual? Are there any markings that designate this as being a Texan model?
The only mark that I can find that may be relevant is at the back of the receiver, in the cut out for the hammer, below the bolt, there is a capital 'T' stamped. BUT, I have a friend who also has a Texan manufactured in 1980, and his stamp (in exactly the same spot is a 'M', or a 'N' (it is too faint to tell).
Can anyone help me wit this?