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...but I feel like I need to make a post to this new setup. I traded a rack grade HRA for this a few years back. The only Winchester parts that I'm aware of are the receiver and stock. Hope you like it...
azimuth
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...03/winM1-1.jpg
Is that a Walnut Stock? Nice looking rifle with fine tiger striping. Have a WW2 era M1 Garand with Walnut wood having some strip on both stock and front handguard. Attached to this posting is a photo from an original negative in my collection. Picture was made a Springfield Armory in July 1941. Take a look at that stock! Over the years I've heard numerous statements that M1 Garand service rifles didn't come from the armory with fancy wood. Here's a piece of proof . . . . Best of luck to you!
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...RAND1JPG-1.jpg
Quahog,
Thanks, and yes the stock is walnut. It was so filthy with dirt and grease when I received it that it was nearly black. I didn't do anything with it for quite a while and then decided to give it a good cleaning. Man was I pleasantly surprised when I saw what was under the dirt.
The stock in your photo has an awful lot of figure in the wood. Wonder if it's still out there somewhere.
azimuth
Yes, that is some really sweet wood - congratshttps://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...03/16951-1.gif
Dan