Numbers inside scales??

[OnTheRocks]

I was restoring a Joseph Allen and Son razor when I noticed it had the number 77 on the inside of each scale. Anyone ever seen this and know what it means. The scales are not horn.

[pixelfixed]

Seen them many times.means nothing other than perhaps during orig construction.

[bouschie]

My guess is that is from manufacturer to determine e which brand and style razor they are for. May not be correct but it sounds good.

[JimmyHAD]

Seen them many times.means nothing other than perhaps during orig construction.

My guess is that is from manufacturer to determine e which brand and style razor they are for. May not be correct but it sounds good.

+2. Perhaps the company used similar, but slightly different, scales in assembling razors. A way of easily differentiating between the models.

[OnTheRocks]

Thanks! Only been in the game for a year or so and this was the first one I have seen.

[Substance]

I have several Bengalls with different part numbers inside them
Only on the Cell scales but not the Bakelite ones I have

[Rockabillyhelge]

Seen that Numbers often, there could be also TM Names inside the Scales (especially Galalith, a Casein Plastic from the 20s/30s) or the Manufactorers Name (here inside my Gong 7/8").

[dooey]

good answers, i had noticed them but i never really took much time to think about them. thanks again SRP!