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|  16th May 2011, 12:46 AM | #6 | 
| Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gyeongsan, South Korea 
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			Yes, it does seem to be "183" (百八十三), although the 8 (八) is rather elaborate.  It looks like the number is to match the barrel with the breech plug.   Attached is a picture of a Japanese matchlock barrel I have. It is signed on one flat and is numbered on another flat "116" (百十六). | 
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