Mr. Newbern:
I'm not sure of the 1 33 9 date. Offically, proofhouse dating didn't occur until Sept. 1923. Considering the serial number, I'd guess a date for the Cape to be the start of WWI. The single set trigger is of French origin and is referred to as a French stecher and yes the set screw is for tension. Any other marks near the 10.8mm? There's a whole family of 11mm so a chamber cast may be in order.
I checked Mr. Cate's book and 152,769 was a combo with 16 over 11mm Mauser marked 10.7mm 1912-1914.
Kind Regards,
Raimey
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Last edited by ellenbr; 03/11/09 06:32 PM.
