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Please correct me if I'm wrong. This isn't a Winchester stock is it? Shouldn't the rear part of the trigger group cutout be V shaped? That can't be a real "crossed cannon", it just looks funny to me. I'm sure too that it would have sold for more if it were a legit WRA.
M1 Garand WRA Stock Winchester WRA/GHD - eBay (item 180444141444 end time Dec-15-09 14:41:17 PST)
Thanks, Greg V
No, it is not a WRA stock. The stamping is a fake.
Look at the Seller's item description: "Stock is stamped with reproduction inspectors stamps WRA/GHD" and then a little later also mentions a P proof stamp was used on it. So on the initial auction title he says one thing and in the item description he tells it like it is.
Not only that, he is donating 10% of his profit to the ASPCA!!
Why would anybody that deals with guns support that "no hunting, tree hugging, organization.
Dan
Yea, I was taken back a bit by the whole ASPCA thing, but then I'm sure not all shooters are hunters.
I'm really taken back by the fact that I missed the whole sentance about the reproduction stamps.
Greg V
look at this one....
WW2 M1 Garand SA/GAW Stock (Needs TLC) - eBay (item 180444897201 end time Dec-19-09 18:32:35 PST)
would you repair it for that price......
Pete is as straight a shooter as you will find - at least his stuff is real, and there isn't anyone who can say that they didn't know what they were bidding on, I mean, how many more pics would someone need. :super:
As to what a very real GAW with a crack thru it is worth, I wouldn't want to pay a bunch for it but I have seen guys like Borecky do almost unimaginable repairs. It might take a little more effort (and just a little imagination at this point), but in the end someone might have quite a nice little gem there.
Honestly, some of this stuff blows me away with what it actually gets at auction. As to what a cracked stock is worth vs. what it sells for at auction, well, what would an uncracked GAW go for lately?
Value? You got me, I don't know if there is anyone that can make sense of some of this ...
"what is it really" that makes people bid some much.....it just topped $150..... and climbing.
I've only seen one other WWII stock with the ordnance wheel forward of the cartouche. Cool!
I wouldn't buy it, only because I wouldn't be very good at fixing it, but I do like the cartouche. I like this sellers description. Nothing hidden here and a lot of good pictures.
I asked the seller of the "WRA" stock this question: "Can you post or send a picture of the underside where the trigger group
fits, especially the rear portion. Thanks."
His answer: "If your are looking for the V shape cut out in the trigger guard
area there is none. Like the discription says the stock is a reproduction.
In short is is not an original winchester stock."
Actually, the description didn't state that the stock was a reproduction, only that the stamps were. I wanted to see if the stock may have actually been a Winchester. He did add the picture to his listing.
Not all shooters are hunters. And I know some hunters who belong to the ASPCA. I think They are geared more towards dogs, cats house pets. But I am not positive I am not a member or hunter.
Well if the Humane society or the ASPCA would stick to puppys and kittys it would be a different world.
They are DIRECTLY behind most of the anti hunting laws and restrictions in place today, above and beyond conservation.
Kinda like the stupid kum by ja bimbo on the news up thar in NJ when they were talking about okaying black bear hunts. When she was asked about the exploding population and not having enough for the bear population to eat - said stupid bimbo - "well we can just feed them!"
Whatever happened to actually learning something when your parents buy you that college degree :(
Believe me, if they actually used all that donated money to help critters instead of getting into wildlife management game, I would give em money too, but currently they could all drop dead from limp brain disease and I would be happy.
Anti Gun Ebay and the ASPCA donation plead? Kinda go hoof in hoof.
Dan
I'm starting to see where grocery stores are asking for ASPCA donations at the check out counter.
Now that the thread is solidly off topic, I'd like to say that my wife is a director for a local shelter (and a AZ CCW holder).
Her bieng in that positon has led to many opportunities to have RKBA and conservation discussions with those that most on "this side" feel are enemies. You would be amazed how many of their opinions are knee jerk responses, and how quickly they can be educated with reason.
The us vs them mentality is going to be the demise of this great nation, and the sooner folks realize that they have a responsibility to educate US citizens that may have misguided beliefs the sooner we get educated voters. "My cold dead hands" is a great line for raising money from conservatives for the NRA's ILA, but it doesn't go very far outside people that already share our opinions.
When we react with knee jerk bull**** based on hearsay we aren't doing ourselves any good.
Dan, it saddens me to to hear any American say they could care less if other Americans dropped dead for their beliefs. Kinda goes against what too many have fought and died for, but that's just my opinion.
Yeah, it did get way off topic didn't it. Well before it turns too far south lets get back on topic then. Or, we could all just say this thread has run it's course and move on. :thup:
Thanks Bill. I do believe that the stock question has been answered.