Numbers 110 and 110B are the only duplicate numbered Needhams in this site. We are still investigating to out why there are two number 110’s.
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#110
Lock Make = Bridesburg
Stock Make = Unknown
Barrel Make = Unknown
Barrel Stamps = None
Wedge Number = Yes
Lock Date = Type 2
Receiver = Type 1
Fenian Stamp = Type 3
Fenian Cut = Type 1
Breech Block = Type 2
“O” Lock = No
“O” Stock = No
Hammer = Type 1
Hammer Checks = Type 1
Wedge Pin = Type 1
Wedge Crown = Type 1
Rear Barrel Band = Type 2
Stock = Type 2
Rear Sight = Type 1
Butt Cap = Type 1
#110B
Lock Make = Bridesburg
Stock Make = Bridesburg
Barrel Make = Unknown
Barrel Stamps = Unknown
Wedge Number = No
Lock Date = Type 1
Receiver = Type 1
Fenian Stamp = Type 1
Fenian Cut = Type 3
Breech Block = Type 1
“O” Lock = No
“O” Stock = No
Hammer = Type 2
Hammer Checks = Type 4
Wedge Pin = Type 3
Crown = Type 2
Rear Barrel Band = Type 2
Stock = Type 2
Rear Sight = Type 2
Butt Cap = Type 1
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Overall view of lock side of both 110 and 110B
110
110B
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Lock
110 is a forward date Bridesburg
110B is a rear date Bridesburg
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Lock Dates
110 is a Forward Date Bridesburg
110B is a Rear Date Bridesburg
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Middle Barrel Band
110 has V-cut under middle band
110B does not have a cut under the middle band
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Barrel Bands and Stock
110 has clamps with screws
110B has clamps with screws
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Receiver
110 Type 2(has grooves)
110B Type 1(no grooves)
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Hammer Wedge Numbers
110 has numbers stamped into the wedge
110B has no numbers on wedge.
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Extractor
110 Extractor(no numbers)
110B extractor has stamped numbers
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Hammer Wedge Pins
110 one rounded head pin
110B two raised flat pins
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Hammer Crown
110 crown is the most commonly used oval
Crown of 110B is a slot
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Hammer Shank Numbers
110 hammer shank numbers
110B Hammer shank numbers
Different font from 110
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Breech Block
110 Type 2 Breech Block
110B Type 1 Breech Block
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Rear Sight
110 M1858 rear sight
110B M1863 Rear Sight
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Left Flat
110 has been refinished.
110B has IN on flat
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Butt Cap
110 has U.S. on butt cap
110B has U.S. on butt cap
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