Ugly Sauce
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I have this old gun. You know the one, the DGG 1860 Colt that Mr.Jack Rabbit recently rebuilt and perfected. Gave it the works!
The issue is, it is a very low serial number (03XX) but the Italian date code, or proof date code is "XXX", which I cannot find reference to. I see "XX", "XXIV", XX9, etc. on the charts but not the XXX. On the charts I have looked at, "XXX" is not on any of them. ?
I've always been intrigued by three digit serial numbers on firearms. I have two Miroku "Zouave" rifles with three digit serial numbers. I've seen a few posts lately on the 'net from people citing the serial number on their DGG pistols, and they are always quite high, like six or seven digits. ? Anyhow, beside the point!
Any thoughts, insights?
The issue is, it is a very low serial number (03XX) but the Italian date code, or proof date code is "XXX", which I cannot find reference to. I see "XX", "XXIV", XX9, etc. on the charts but not the XXX. On the charts I have looked at, "XXX" is not on any of them. ?
I've always been intrigued by three digit serial numbers on firearms. I have two Miroku "Zouave" rifles with three digit serial numbers. I've seen a few posts lately on the 'net from people citing the serial number on their DGG pistols, and they are always quite high, like six or seven digits. ? Anyhow, beside the point!
Any thoughts, insights?