M1A1 marking

[Garandrew]

Bessler states the RIA on the side of the stock is correct, is it an overhaul, even with high wood?

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Andy

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[Garandrew]

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[BrianQ]

"Walnut Stock with Proper ‘RIA’ and ‘W’ Proofs "

Neither are proper for any Inland that has not gone through a rebuild.

RIA stamps were boxed with RIA over EB.

[Curt]

My friend has a RIA boxed stamp rebuild that is still highwood,with a type 3 band with lug. What is the "W" proof ? mean?