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Offline NYRebel13

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Question about markings on barrels
« on: May 31, 2012, 03:28:45 PM »
I have a question.  I have seen some barrels with REP in a circle on the side of the barrel.  What does this mean?  I have seen barrels with and without it.  I just bought a 243 compact that has it on it and I think my 30-30 has it but I have seen some guns in shops without it.  I thought I read somewhere that this indicated replacement barrel put on the gun.  If that was the case then my 30-30 I bought new would've been used.
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Re: Question about markings on barrels
« Reply #1 on: May 31, 2012, 04:09:38 PM »
Search is your friend.  ;)

Tim

Quote from: Randy Morring on October 12, 2011, 11:54:17 AM
Quote from: jjas on October 12, 2011, 10:01:08 AM
I could be wrong but I thought the REP stamp was a Remington stamp.  Interested to find out for sure.  My .357 has the same mark.

 
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  Re: Barrel Stamp     Hi Randy!!

                  It is a proof mark. It stands for (Remington Proof). It means that the barrel was proofed at the factory & is safe to use.
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     So now we know......Thanks Brian.       Randy
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Re: Question about markings on barrels
« Reply #2 on: May 31, 2012, 04:15:14 PM »
Thanks Tim, didn't even think to search for that and wouldn't have known what to put for the search.
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Re: Question about markings on barrels
« Reply #3 on: May 31, 2012, 04:18:33 PM »
How bout REP barrel marking?  :P

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Re: Question about markings on barrels
« Reply #4 on: May 31, 2012, 04:22:07 PM »
Quote from: quickdtoo on May 31, 2012, 04:18:33 PM
How bout REP barrel marking?  :P

Tim

Too bad I overthink things, that would have been too obvious.  Thanks again.
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Re: Question about markings on barrels
« Reply #5 on: May 31, 2012, 04:28:01 PM »
I wish I had room in my head for all the stuff Tim knows or knows were to look , maybe thats why we keep him around !  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D   :-*
 
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Re: Question about markings on barrels
« Reply #6 on: May 31, 2012, 04:28:52 PM »
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Re: Question about markings on barrels
« Reply #7 on: June 01, 2012, 07:21:05 AM »
Quote from: stimpylu32 on May 31, 2012, 04:28:01 PM
I wish I had room in my head for all the stuff Tim knows or knows were to look , maybe thats why we keep him around !  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D   :-*
 
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Re: Question about markings on barrels
« Reply #8 on: June 01, 2012, 08:06:35 AM »



                  The barrel stamping (REP) in an oval circle stands for (Remington English Proof).  All rifles & shotguns made at the plant will have this stamping. Also any factory fit barrels will also have this proof stamp. This marking shows that this barrel has passed proof testing. The H&R Gardner barrels will only have a (P) stamp on them, it means the same thing.


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Re: Question about markings on barrels
« Reply #9 on: June 01, 2012, 11:44:21 AM »
Now with that question answered, following the REP there is also a letter.  Is that the date code.  These are both on newer CBA receivers.  One has a Q and one has a U.
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Re: Question about markings on barrels
« Reply #10 on: June 04, 2012, 08:40:14 AM »




               The (Q) or (U) stamp after the (REP) stamp is not a date code. It is a code for the person doing the proofing. Each gallery shooter has their own proof letter stamp. So if there is a problem they know who to go to.


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