IHC stock question.

[twisejr]

Thanks Rick. So these were used on different guns from differnet time frames as needed. Is there a way to tell what the letters and numbers inside the barrel channel represent as to date made, etc? Do these stocks get the same kind of premium price as unrepaired stocks would? Thanks, TW.

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[Rick B]

Well I was just shown a Right sided cannon with a small P on the grip which meant they transfered the wheel over before the Circle P came about. The Cannoned IHC brings in the most money and the Repaired seem to bring in a few more bucks over the standard DAS marked stocks. Hope this helps. Rick B

[Rick B]

I forgot to answer about the markings. Yes the numbers are considered the Julian dating system and proven. The OR, IHR and a few others have not been proven yet and may be a line that made the stock or a inspector. Wayne Bradford has a book in the works and may have this mystery solved. Rick B

[Joe W]

Thanks Rick. So these were used on different guns from differnet time frames as needed. Is there a way to tell what the letters and numbers inside the barrel channel represent as to date made, etc? Do these stocks get the same kind of premium price as unrepaired stocks would? Thanks, TW.

You can find two articles regarding repaired IHC stocks in back issues of the GCA Journal.
1.) Vol. 8, Number 3 (Summer 1994) - "Imperfections Allowed" by Dave Kaczmarek and Ed Guss
2.) Vol. 21, Number 3 (Summer 2007) - " IHC Factory Stock Repair" by Charles Brickett

You may still be able to order these Journals from the GCA. Go to the GCA web site at The Garand Collectors Association and click on "supply shack" to see if they are still available. While there you should also consider joining.