Barrel markings

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crazyframerdude
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Barrel markings

Post by crazyframerdude » Sat Jan 18, 2020 4:44 pm

I am a new member , my 870 has a stamp on the left side of the barrel 2” forward of the receiver

IMR
CYL

I’m trying to find out what this means , can anyone help?

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Banshee
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Re: Barrel markings

Post by Banshee » Sat Jan 18, 2020 6:26 pm

Sure it is not IMP CYL?
Which would mean improved cylinder choke.
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Re: Barrel markings

Post by jakebrake » Sat Jan 18, 2020 11:37 pm

Banshee wrote:
Sat Jan 18, 2020 6:26 pm
Sure it is not IMP CYL?
Which would mean improved cylinder choke.
It's gotta be.

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Re: Barrel markings

Post by Scorpion8 » Sun Jan 19, 2020 2:19 am

Most likely what has been id'ed above. IMR isn't a standard designation, but IMP is. Could be a stamping flaw.
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Re: Barrel markings

Post by Germansheperd » Mon Jan 20, 2020 12:58 am

Pic?

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