Winchester Late First Block

[trekvana]

9/16" left rear receiver detail

can someone please enlighten me as that what this is?

also is it me or does the metal (receiver, front sight) look like its been stained the same color as the wood

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[dbarn]

also is it me or does the metal (receiver, front sight) look like its been stained the same color as the wood

In my honest opinion, the entire carbine shows an external patina from being exposed to the elements. Fortunately there is no active rust or pitting. hth.