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[1903Collector]

Thanks people.. Has E for Eddystone.. very dark timber..front handguard is a different wood.
Barrel dated 11-18.
Ken.

I think so, but I also heard that Eddystone didnt mark their handguards. However, each mfr created little features that are clear identifiers for collectors. I think a google search can further augment the insights already provided you in this string along these lines.

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[GSM44]

Hi folks,
I recently viewed a 1917 Eddystone rifle with a stock that had no finger grooves, and appeared sanded with no cartouche or rebuild marks.
Did any of the manufacturers make stocks without finger grooves? I have seen them referred to as "Fatso" stocks.

Were rifles that went through an arsenal rebuild refitted with no finger groove stocks?

Thank You

[M94/14]

I think so, but I also heard that Eddystone didnt mark their handguards. However, each mfr created little features that are clear identifiers for collectors. I think a google search can further augment the insights already provided you in this string along these lines.

Eddystone most certainly did mark their handguards. The example I had, which was about as close to new condition you could get, had the "E" stamped on the tops of the handguards.

Probably, because of that they are/were easily worn/dinged up/sanded away/replaced, or otherwise made to be not viewable.

[browningautorifle]

Eddystone most certainly did mark their handguards.

Yes they did. Mine was also so marked.