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Odd Cartouche on Post-WWII Korean Rifle - Please Help.
Ok, here’s my dilemma…
I just got lucky enough to be ‘issued’ an Honest-To-God Post-World War II Rebuild – definitely not a parts gun, got it straight from the Korean War Vet who carried it. However, there is no “cartouche” as we regularly know it – now this isn’t odd because, as we know, not all the rebuilds have the standard “SA” over initials.
But there is a curious “A4” below the comb (see the attached picture) – This is what I can’t identify and am seeking help with. I know there were a number of rebuilds outside the Springfield factory with odd cartouches (“AN” for Anniston; AA, AAG, & AA#### for Augusta; etc.) but I can’t find any reference to an “A4” anywhere – not in Canfield of any of my other books. The only other marking on the stock is a block “P” (no circle).
Any help would be appreciated and thanks in advance.
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rebuild markings
Photos show a WW2 rebuild of a Winchester stock, note the two P proofs and the SA GAW rebuild cartouche and the AN stamp
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Thank You to RCS For This Useful Post:
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Are you sure that is a Winchester stock? It looks like a wartime replacement to me. I could be wrong.
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Winchester M1 stock rebuilt during WW2
Here are some additional photos of the Winchester stock, note: the barrel channel, trigger guard recess and pistol grip angle - all unique features to Winchester production. What is not visible is the ferrule code which is also Winchester.
I had a nice 1903A3 stock with the SA GAW rebuild cartouche and have seen a 1903 type C stock also with the SA GAW rebuild cartouche too.
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More Questions about the odd cartouche...
Thanks for your responses to the thread.
But, Latigo are you sure "A4" is Anniston? And if you are, how and or why? I ask because I can't find any reference to this in any of my research, both internet and several books I have (new & old).
RSC, the stock was "well" sanded during the rebuild and there is only the slightest hint of an original cartouche above the pistol grip (impossible to read). Additionally, I know that the "AN" on yours is Anniston but do you have any idea about the "A4" on the initial posting I put up?
Thanks again guys.
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Oh my, for sure it is a Winnie. I didn't see the contour feature in the other photo. Thanks, very nice.
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A4, AN, and BA4 all indicate Anniston rebuilds. I don't know the time periods each were used.
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A "winnie" you must be a new person !
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Horses winnie???
Oh please tell me you are not one of "those"
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