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Re: Caliber 151 - (Extra) Precision - 5 1/2 '" [message #12941 is a reply to message #12582] Sun, 26 July 2020 23:48 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
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Back to the Extra Precision question: here’s a theory. The 151 is listed as 5.25L in the 1926 parts catalog. Fast forward to 1939, where it’s shown as “Extra Precision”, and it’s listed as 5.5L.

There was another 5.5L Extra Precision with the same layout as 151 in the 1926 book: the 840. For a limited time, you can view both sides of an 840 on sold item # 383608908018. I missed it while traveling.

You can also see the back side of one here on the forum.

Was the 151 a necked down evolution of the 840? Could be the bridge between Barney’s 18J ad for the 151 layout & the later “Extra Precision” notation.

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