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Thank you Mr. Beard
. Did Rock Island stocks have an S on the tip or an R?
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09-16-2010 08:22 AM
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Rock Island stocks (to 1913) had a 1/4" "S"; after production resumed in 1917, an "RI". Springfield used a small S (about 1/8") until about 1913, I believe.
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Your stock might possibly be a Remington stock, but more likely not. It's more likely a Rock Island stock. In any event, the stock is apparently a field replacement, since it is devoid of an inspection stamp and proof mark.
Hope this helps.
J.B.
What about this John,
A USMC stock? Did not a lot of the early Remingtons go to the USMC? With no stock markings but for the ones on either end and the "6 or 9" behind the trigger guard, and the fact it looks as good as it does, could it be a replacement done by the USMC?
The USMC re-build rifles I have with nice stocks and devoid of markings still seem to have the sub inspector numbers behind the TG.
FWIW,
Emri
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So, what would you make of the R on the tip of this stock that is about 3/16" tall?
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I'd say a WWI Rock Island (RI), after a took a closer look.
People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.
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Originally Posted by
RBruce
Thank you Mr.
Beard. Did Rock Island stocks have an S on the tip or an R?
Rick the Librarian is correct. The pre-WWI RIA stocks had a 1/4" "S" on the fore end tip. The WWI RIA stocks were marked "RI" on the fore end tip. The partially-obscured "R" you see on the fore end tip may be the remains of the WWI "RI" marking. No Remington stocks that I am aware of were marked with an "R" on the fore end tip.
J.B.
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Originally Posted by
Emri
What about this John,
A USMC stock? Did not a lot of the early Remingtons go to the USMC? With no stock markings but for the ones on either end and the "6 or 9" behind the trigger guard, and the fact it looks as good as it does, could it be a replacement done by the USMC?
The USMC re-build rifles I have with nice stocks and devoid of markings still seem to have the sub inspector numbers behind the TG.
FWIW,
Emri
The stock is not a USMC stock. The marking pattern does not match a USMC stock. In addition, the stock is too nice and well-made.
J.B.
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Weren't some of them stamped with a large "R" in the barrel channel?
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