psc 36 mills 19 ?

[untymick]

Hello, i have a psc mills with 19 on the shell does anyone know why, i`ve seen others with different numbers.

thanks mick

 

[Snufkin]

It is a mould identifier. For QA purposes as much as anything - in case of problems with castings, such as misalignment of core in the mould, blowholes, etc. Still done today in modern die casting.




Tom.

 

[untymick]

thank you tom for your help
cheers mick

 

[Millsman]

It's worth noting that WW1 Mills 36's with the date on the body have it in full i.e. 1918 and normally on a segment nearer the base plug than the filler screw.

John