Thank you Mr. beard. Did Rock Island stocks have an S on the tip or an R?
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Thank you Mr. beard. Did Rock Island stocks have an S on the tip or an R?
Rock Island stocks (to 1913) had a 1/4" "S"; after production resumed in 1917, an "RI". Springfield used a small S (about 1/8") until about 1913, I believe.
What about this John,Quote:
Originally Posted by John Beard
A USMC stock? Did not a lot of the early Remingtons go to the USMC? With no stock markings but for the ones on either end and the "6 or 9" behind the trigger guard, and the fact it looks as good as it does, could it be a replacement done by the USMC?
The USMC re-build rifles I have with nice stocks and devoid of markings still seem to have the sub inspector numbers behind the TG.
FWIW,
Emri
So, what would you make of the R on the tip of this stock that is about 3/16" tall?
I'd say a WWI Rock Island (RI), after a took a closer look.
Rick the Librarian is correct. The pre-WWI RIA stocks had a 1/4" "S" on the fore end tip. The WWI RIA stocks were marked "RI" on the fore end tip. The partially-obscured "R" you see on the fore end tip may be the remains of the WWI "RI" marking. No Remington stocks that I am aware of were marked with an "R" on the fore end tip.Quote:
Originally Posted by RBruce
J.B.
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The stock is not a USMC stock. The marking pattern does not match a USMC stock. In addition, the stock is too nice and well-made.Quote:
Originally Posted by Emri
J.B.
Weren't some of them stamped with a large "R" in the barrel channel?