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Could someone please sort out, for me, the confusion surrounding T3 bands found on late Winchester carbines? What are correct markings and their size and location? What is/are the correct spot weld sizes and locations on top of the outer band? I know the inner band has the distinctive hump like SA's. Everyone seems to be all over the planet on this. My Winchester is 7.26M. with a W marked band.
You can't be wrong if you go with a Cowles made band with the C centered on the sling swivel.
If I may plug the Carbine Club, that was covered in the news letter #356 with a lot of detail. Best $18 a person interested in Carbines could spend.
Hooks,Quote:
Originally Posted by Hooks
That is a excellent 7 page article with drawings and photos on all type 3 bands.
There was also a great 10 page article in newsletter 355 that mentions type 3 bands found on late 6 & 7 million Winchester's, which rpw7351 has (7.26).
By the way, it was written by the above poster.
Can't say enough about all the information found in those newsletters. #358 should be here soon.
Jim
It cost me $23 to join a few weeks ago, well worth the price of the newsletter. My only regret is that I wish I'd joined the Carbine Club years ago! Great, up-to-date data for the serious or even casual M1 Carbine collector. :super:Quote:
Originally Posted by Hooks
If members sent in their renewal when it was received in November it was $18.Quote:
Originally Posted by Maniac
Hiya Jim! I am late sending in my money, but I have sent in about 18 data sheets. Here's a pic of a T.3 that I think PBI posted on CSP two years back ( from the Birmingham Show). Don't know who owns it ? I wish I did. Mikey. N.Z.
Here is a real C marked Win band for sale and it looks really nice. If you are looking for one you know how hard they are to find.
eBay item # 250592870790
Sellers comments; "It retain all of its original finish and it would be impossible to upgrade the condition".
My best guess the original finish is covered up by fresh bluing. Otherwise, looks good to me.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...fvi%3D1&_rdc=1
Weren't the late bands all originally parkerized?Quote:
Originally Posted by Hooks
The seller is a straight up guy. If he says original finish, I believe him.....Frank
The Winchester Band belongs to me and it is original with it's original finish. I have owned three of these and they all have the same finish which appears to be a dulite finish. Hooks I have not used any fresh bluing chemical on the band. Thanks for your imput on a nice original band!
Hooks, you may want to check what an original one looks like before making your "best guess". That one is about as original as they come. If I had not filled my need for one of these I would be all over this one.
I didn’t mean to offend anyone just thought it appeared to be blued and it was just my un-expert opinion. I apologize to all who have read and will read this thread.
I have sent PBI a PM and appologized to him also, didn't realize who the seller was or would not have questioned it.
I just wanted to add that I have bought many items from the seller and all have met or exceeded expectations. You cannot go wrong with this seller.
IMHO above on this board where bill riccas myth link is ,there should be a listing of who is a reputable seller and who the scammers are that sell on ebay, gunbroker etc ....this way we can ALL keep from getting taken ....any administrators out there that can have this done?
Thank you all for your replies and honest input. You've more than answered
my questions and cleared the confusion.
Final post... won the auction. EXCELLENT band!! Looks like it was made yesterday! Paul... Thanks for a beautiful part!
Glad you liked it I always try and describe my parts honestly. I hope it completes your journey.
Rpw , Thanks For Outbidding Me Lol.....good Luck !