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MikeLeong:
Another 219 in 22 Hornet just came up for sale here. With the set of letters/numbers/symbols on the underside of the barrel, should they match with the same set in the receiver? They do on the two 30-30's I own but the last time I looked at buying a 22 Hornet in the 219 model, the guy could not confirm that information. I am assuming the numbers should match but just wanted to check that the Hornet models did have a matching set of numbers on both parts of those models.
Thanks!
Mike

Garnett:
Mike, Yes, but not always exactly.  On the few Utility sets I have examined, most of the have 3 numbers and they will all match on all parts regardless of caliber.  Now, on the other guns, the numbers/letters on the bottom of the barrel in front of the lug, and the inside top of the left side of the frame, and under the butt plate in the stock will not necessarily be absolutely the same, but may vary slightly, but it is something you get a feel about after looking at several.  I have also found a few forearms stamped with the assembly numbers on NON Utility sets.   I know this sounds confusing.  But again, Yes, numbers should match, regardless of caliber.

MikeLeong:
Thanks for that information! A lot of guys selling these guns do not seem to know anything about them, and get irritated when I ask for the stamped numbers etc., but I am willing to wait and make sure I am dealing with somebody reputable. The fellow selling this firearm does not have any trader ratings on the site where the gun was posted, which is also a concern. Most people selling guns build up a good reputation on the gun exchange sites so that the gun you get is what was advertised, and you do not have to worry about sending them the funds and then getting a crappy gun, or nothing at all.
A 219 in 30-30 came yesterday at a gun auction site in Canada and went to $400 plus fees, so about $500. That seems to be the going rate here for that model, and this one looked to be in good shape as well.

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