The tip is marked with an R.
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The tip is marked with an R.
I admit, I don't see the R. What are the other markings/characteristics of the stock? No Remington stocks were marked with an R in that location that I am aware.
Really can't tell. Any other markings?
Take a look at Vi-shooters page, helped me a lot. You can also check out some pics in a post I made about my early Remington with some stock photos. Looks like a "1" stamped on your stock, my stock has a P "8" stamped in rear of the trigger guard, which corresponds to the "8" I have in place of your "1". Newb needs help with 03-A3 identity. (PIC HEAVY)
Here are some additional photos. W on the butt, O or 0 in the receiver area, and a 9 or 6 just back of the trigger guard area. I can find no other markings. It seems strange that there is no final inspection mark. This is a two-bolt finger-grooved stock.
I've seen plenty without an inspection stamp. It could have been sanded off. The idea of the inspection stamp as a "collectible" feature is pretty new. Try posting a picture of the entire stock - perhaps John Beard might be able to pick it out.
The "notch" for the spare parts kit dates the stock to before 1912 or a Remington, as you might think.
Here are photos of the left and right side of the stock. BTW, the receiver is a Remington 3,009,xxx with a 12-41 RA barrel.
Your stock may be a Remington stock. I can't tell with any certainty.
Does the stock have an inspection stamp, proof mark, or subinspector marks in front of the trigger guard? Does the stock have any markings in the cutoff recess? What marking, if any, appears in the barrel channel above the lower band retaining spring?
Please advise.
Thanks!
J.B.
Re: Mr. Beards Questions
Does the stock have an inspection stamp, -- No
proof mark, -- No
or subinspector marks in front of the trigger guard? -- No
Does the stock have any markings in the cutoff recess? -- No
What marking, if any, appears in the barrel channel above the lower band retaining spring? -- No
The only markings on the stock are 1.) a small W under the buttplate; 2.) a U in the receiver channel just forward of the magazine well; 3.) an R on the tip, partially obscured by a dent.
Your stock might possibly be a Remington stock, but more likely not. It's more likely a Rock Island stock. In any event, the stock is apparently a field replacement, since it is devoid of an inspection stamp and proof mark.Quote:
Originally Posted by RBruce
Hope this helps.
J.B.
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?