Bearcat question

[Marksman]

I recently bought a SBC4, made in 2/73. When I took it apart for cleaning and recording I noticed that the ERH is aluminum and not steel like the rest of the gun. Is that a common variation or was that likely changed along the way? Thanks for your input.

[67stingray]

Congrats on your addition, in 1963 the EJR was changed from steel to anodized aluminum, with yours being made in '73 it has the correct type of metal.
Bennett

[Marksman]

Bennett,
Thank you, good to know. So far I have sn: 479,880,C033, a 990...series with restamped sn and no eagle in address circle, working my way to a collection. I am actually toying with idea of getting all the letter cats. Mike

[67stingray]

Your welcome Mike, good luck, that will be quite a feat to get an example of each letter of the alphacats.
Bennett

[chet15]

Marksman... do I have your restamped 990xxx range gun noted?
I think there are five of those known now, is yours a 6th?
Chet15

[Marksman]

The only one I shared the details of the gun with is Chad Hiddleson. I am not sure if that is you? Sorry, but am not familiar with your user name, chet15. Please let me know. Thanks Mike

[chet15]

Yes, Chad Hiddleson is Chet15

[Marksman]

Chad,
I am on the road now, but will give you details by email next week. Mine is number six. Mike