<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
consolidated balance sheet of Barnes Group Inc. at June 30, 1996, and the
related consolidated statement of income for the six months ended June 
30, 1996 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial
statements.
</LEGEND>
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