I am primarily a carbine collector, but have also collected several Garands (16 so far). One of the 1944 vintage Garands I have came with a stock on it that references indicated was from the pre-war period, and I would like to get a little (OK, a lot!) smarter about this stock and eventually establish a fair value for it. I would post photos if I could, but my camera is temporarily Kaput.

This long barrel channel stock has a shallow but clear S.A./S.P.G. marking on the left side below the receiver that is easily visible when you get the light right. The lines forming the letters themselves are quite fine, not deep or "fat" like the re-stamps, and the "box" around the letters is quite faint and incomplete. I am familiar with the proliferation of post-war stamps available for both the carbines and Garands, and am certain that this is genuine. There is no evidence of a crossed cannon cartouche. The letters "A A G(?)" are very faintly visible right below the "SPG", and in fact, partly overlap the "SPG". There is a serifed "P" in a circle high on the inside of the pistol grip and a smaller plain "P" near the bottom inside of the grip. I believe this indicates rebuild/inspection by Augusta Arsenal, but don't know what the "G" letter means.

The holes in the rear of the stock are the same dimension (~13/16 inch diameter) but close inspection reveals that the original 1-inch diameter upper hole has been plugged with a piece of wood and re-drilled to 13/16" dia. The back of the stock has been routed from the two holes to the right edge of the stock, most likely to accommodate the hinge for the trap-door buttplate. There is no drawing number stamped on the bottom behind the grip. The remainder of the stock is in very good condition, with less than usual of the typical small dings, and no cracks, scratches or GI "artwork" on it. The walnut is essentially dry, even-toned and fairly light in color, not the dark, oil-soaked condition often seen.

Further research indicates that this stock is a modified configuration 1(b), according to Poyer & Riesch, and would be applicable to a Garandicon produced prior to ~October 1940. A friend is interested in purchasing this stock to go on his gas trap replica, but we can find no indication of approximate value (except for one "large hole/small hole" gas trap stock with no trace of an SA/SPG marking that has been offered on GunBroker for nearly a year at over $2700)

Can any members help us with an estimate of a fair price for this pretty rare old stock?
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