<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
consolidated balance sheet of Barnes Group Inc. as of December 31, 1996, the
related consolidated statement of income, Note 3 to the consolidated financial
statements and Schedule VIII of Form 10-K and is qualified in its entirety by
reference to such financial statements, note and schedule.
</LEGEND>
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