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If you put a real cartouche using a real cartouche stamp on a Boyd's stock, then it is the stock that is fake, not the cartouche.

People are more concerned about the cartouches than the stocks....

I put an N.C. barrel I got from CMP on a Garand and it shoots really well! I don't remember the exact number, but I think I had to shoot about 50 to100 rounds before the groups shrunk.

It...

Latigo -- I agree there is a reverse curvature at the base but it just seems the one I have is exaggerated. I did look at some other rifles and didn't notice any as curved as the one I pictured, ...

Can anyone enlighten me on this rear sight base? It has a concavity going across the back. The machine marks are clearly visible. It has no markings.

RickB-- Thanks for pointing out the M. It is so obvious now. The "V" part of the M should extend below the center horizontal line in the E and it clearly doesn't.

A couple of more unusual cartouches I have run across.

Specifically, what is wrong with the cartouche? I have compared it to pictures in a couple of books I have and it looks pretty good.

That part of the stock is curved and the stamp was flat so...

I saw this cartouche at the range last week. The owner allowed me to take a picture of it but removed the rifle first.

Has anyone ever seen one like it?