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Hello,
I was at a local gun show and saw an M1 sitting in the rack with this cartouche on the stock.
It didn't sell and may well be at the next one. What do you experts think, is it OK?
Thanks
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Had it on CMP with a lot of lookers but no opinions
It would help if you got a better up close pic of it
looking at the picture it appears that the pores in the wood are not filled also the corner of the wood appears sharp but the metal finish on the receiver looks worn makes me cautious about the wood
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If I can get this pic to come up maybe it will be better.
Someone went through a lot of trouble to impress the a rear sight knob over the top of the cartouche.
I see nothing wrong with it from that picture. I tried to find bad in it but cannot although I would like a clearer picture to be 100% sure. Rick B
Probably some boob carelessly transporting several rifles together. Too bad too...Quote:
Originally Posted by aspen80
Exactly, I have a completely original 1943 GAW that has a few windage knob marks in it from the rifle beside it.Quote:
Originally Posted by browningautorifle
I've seen some with Op handle dings...tragic. Of course in service this is almost forgivable, frown upon but forgivable.Quote:
Originally Posted by Live4therut
Unlikely while in service, probably when shipped in bulk. CMP crates of rifles all thrown together, LOTS of op rod and sight knob dings in wood.
So how many cartouches were used in M1 production? and in what order? Thanks
Here's a thread you can consume and it has the whole story included...Quote:
Originally Posted by Diesel Tech
https://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=16300
Go here, click on Cartouche: Glossary of Collector Terms - Garand Collectors Association
FWIW, that cartouche looks fine to me. I like the receiver's finish & the sight knob too.