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  1. 01-17-2010 03:01 PM #1
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    Winchester safety ?

    I purchased a Win safety marked EW but all the others I have seen were "EW"
    Fake or real?

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    Mine is genuine and it is "EW"

    I've never seen just an EW.
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    safety

    That was my understanding also, I have since acquired an"EW" . The EW came from Riverbank
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    "Riverbank" That explains why it is different!
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    Here is a real one to compare to.

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    Very nice Jim! My "EW" looks identical.
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    The Winchester push I just sold was "EW".
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