<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
consolidated balance sheet of Barnes Group Inc. at June 30, 1998, and the
related consolidated statement of income for the six months ended June 30,
1998, and is qualified in its entirty by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000
       
                             
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<PERIOD-END>                               JUN-30-1998
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<FN>
<F1>Basic and diluted earnings per share calculated in accordance with
    Statement of Financial Accccounting Standards No. 128.
</FN>