The letters("B","C","D" or "E") stamped over the serial numbers on Model 1897s indicated changes(improvements) in the action. The "C" guns had the ejector spring added, the receiver was made 1-1/2 hundredths thicker on each side, slide lock spring changed and rounded end magazine plugs. This started in February 1898 after 47000 guns had been made.


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