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Philip · 11th December 2006, 06:57 AM

Hi, Fernando
Thanks for the close up pics. Yes, those look like file marks to me. The patina on the surface throughout indicates that they have been there for a long time, and are not the result of someone's recent attempt to remove rust. If the marks continue all around the barrel and along its length, it's pretty likely that they were left over from original manufacture. If so, it's unlikely that the Afghan smith studied ESPINGARDA PERFEYTA during his apprenticeship!

11th December 2006, 06:57 AM	#31
Philip Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: California Posts: 1,036	Hi, Fernando Thanks for the close up pics. Yes, those look like file marks to me. The patina on the surface throughout indicates that they have been there for a long time, and are not the result of someone's recent attempt to remove rust. If the marks continue all around the barrel and along its length, it's pretty likely that they were left over from original manufacture. If so, it's unlikely that the Afghan smith studied ESPINGARDA PERFEYTA during his apprenticeship!