<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
consolidated balance sheet of Barnes Group Inc. at September 30, 1995 and the
related consolidated statement of income for the nine months ended September
30, 1995 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial
statements.
</LEGEND>
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