Farmall Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Got this great little Fisher about a week ago. It is marked Fisher and an 8 and 1884. Just below the 1884 are the numbers 8 and 9 and an N. Was wondering what they might mean? Any ideas? Just a curious question more than anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 My research has led to these marks being codes used in the factory for quality control. Indicated the moldmaker, who was responsible for the mold prep, and possible the pour number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmall Posted October 29, 2017 Author Share Posted October 29, 2017 Interesting. I knew you'd have an answer. I had just never seen marks like that and they were so clear. Seems like they were more careful in the lettering on that end than on the end marked Fisher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 17 minutes ago, Farmall said: Interesting. I knew you'd have an answer. I had just never seen marks like that and they were so clear. Seems like they were more careful in the lettering on that end than on the end marked Fisher. The moldmakers job probably depended on getting the mold right, and turning out a good product. Defective anvils cost the company money in lost production or a defective product being returned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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