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Offline Jason F

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158 topper question
« on: May 18, 2011, 04:54:01 PM »
just picked up a new used one prefix #ah****** it says it is a 1971 but does not have snapon foecap,is that still year of it
says topper model 158 on side
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Re: 158 topper question
« Reply #1 on: May 21, 2011, 05:10:14 AM »
Jason,
I've been through my meager data and cannot find a date when the snap-on/off fore stock was replaced by the screw attached version.
I'm thinking it probably occurred in/around 1973 (AL) when other changes occurred.
If we can get other folks who own SB guns from say 1970 to 1975 or later to contribute what is on their guns, perhaps we can nail this down.
Input needed.
Jim Hauff,  H&R Collector

RIP Jim, passed away on October 12th, 2012

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Re: 158 topper question
« Reply #2 on: May 22, 2011, 07:55:57 PM »
I am also very interested in years of snap on forearms as I asked in a question abut half a page down.
Thanks Don.

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Re: 158 topper question
« Reply #3 on: May 24, 2011, 06:01:17 PM »
i have 3 profiled 158 toppers: 1- AA/USPatent  2-AD/USPatent  3-AF?Serial#...  all that i have, 2-30/30 and 1-22jet, as well as any parts/barrels for profiled that i've seen are all snap-on forend. only exception was an obvious/ poorly done replacement with screw spud. not all that experienced on these, just what i've seen. regards, jather........
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