What is it really????

[Greg V]

Please correct me if I'm wrong. This isn't a Winchester stock is it? Shouldn't the rear part of the trigger group cutout be V shaped? That can't be a real "crossed cannon", it just looks funny to me. I'm sure too that it would have sold for more if it were a legit WRA.


M1 Garand WRA Stock Winchester WRA/GHD - eBay (item 180444141444 end time Dec-15-09 14:41:17 PST)

Thanks, Greg V

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[mark1]

No, it is not a WRA stock. The stamping is a fake.

[The Lemming]

Look at the Seller's item description: "Stock is stamped with reproduction inspectors stamps WRA/GHD" and then a little later also mentions a P proof stamp was used on it. So on the initial auction title he says one thing and in the item description he tells it like it is.

[Dan Wilson]

Not only that, he is donating 10% of his profit to the ASPCA!!
Why would anybody that deals with guns support that "no hunting, tree hugging, organization.

Dan

[Greg V]

Yea, I was taken back a bit by the whole ASPCA thing, but then I'm sure not all shooters are hunters.

I'm really taken back by the fact that I missed the whole sentance about the reproduction stamps.

Greg V

[rekkert]

look at this one....
WW2 M1 Garand SA/GAW Stock (Needs TLC) - eBay (item 180444897201 end time Dec-19-09 18:32:35 PST)
would you repair it for that price......

[Bodyman]

Pete is as straight a shooter as you will find - at least his stuff is real, and there isn't anyone who can say that they didn't know what they were bidding on, I mean, how many more pics would someone need.

As to what a very real GAW with a crack thru it is worth, I wouldn't want to pay a bunch for it but I have seen guys like borecky do almost unimaginable repairs. It might take a little more effort (and just a little imagination at this point), but in the end someone might have quite a nice little gem there.

Honestly, some of this stuff blows me away with what it actually gets at auction. As to what a cracked stock is worth vs. what it sells for at auction, well, what would an uncracked GAW go for lately?

Value? You got me, I don't know if there is anyone that can make sense of some of this ...

[rekkert]

"what is it really" that makes people bid some much.....it just topped $150..... and climbing.

[Bill Hollinger]

I've only seen one other WWII stock with the ordnance wheel forward of the cartouche. Cool!

[Greg V]

I wouldn't buy it, only because I wouldn't be very good at fixing it, but I do like the cartouche. I like this sellers description. Nothing hidden here and a lot of good pictures.

I asked the seller of the "WRA" stock this question: "Can you post or send a picture of the underside where the trigger group
fits, especially the rear portion. Thanks."

His answer: "If your are looking for the V shape cut out in the trigger guard
area there is none. Like the discription says the stock is a reproduction.
In short is is not an original winchester stock."

Actually, the description didn't state that the stock was a reproduction, only that the stamps were. I wanted to see if the stock may have actually been a Winchester. He did add the picture to his listing.