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[GUTS]

Rick, if all the published literature is wrong and you are right, why don't you write your own book and straighten things out instead of just saying the other authors are wrong.

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[latigo 1]

Rick, if all the published literature is wrong and you are right, why don't you write your own book and straighten things out instead of just saying the other authors are wrong.

There are lots of very knowledgable collectors who have the information but not the time or desire to get involved in writing a book. Have you not noticed how sketchy the information about gunstocks is in EVERY Garand book that has been published. Don't you think those authors would have been more complete in thier information if they had been able to study a large quantity of stocks. Rick has probably seen more WWII stocks than any of the authors of any of the Garand books. He has specialized in repairing military gun stocks for years and was instrumental in repairing many of the Wisconsin barn stocks as well as stocks from private parties. He has made copious notes and photographs of what he has seen. He is highly regarded by most, if not all, the Garand researchers. He has time and again gone out of his way to post photos and information on these forums in an effort to share his knowledge. Your sarcasm is uncalled for.

[GUTS]

There are lots of very knowledgable collectors who have the information but not the time or desire to get involved in writing a book. Have you not noticed how sketchy the information about gunstocks is in EVERY Garand book that has been published. Don't you think those authors would have been more complete in thier information if they had been able to study a large quantity of stocks. Rick has probably seen more WWII stocks than any of the authors of any of the Garand books. He has specialized in repairing military gun stocks for years and was instrumental in repairing many of the Wisconsin barn stocks as well as stocks from private parties. He has made copious notes and photographs of what he has seen. He is highly regarded by most, if not all, the Garand researchers. He has time and again gone out of his way to post photos and information on these forums in an effort to share his knowledge. Your sarcasm is uncalled for.

It wasn't sarcasm.

[RCS]

There is a very noticeable difference between the WRA RS and WRA WB no-trap stocks without even looking at the cartouche side (98% of the time).
I use to check the known reference books/newsletters to determine the difference between the early SA and Winchester operating rod catch or the
early SA or Winchester flat rear sight cover - never able to find the answer - but I know the difference now !

[Burtonaxe]

I have one of those SA EMcF stamps with large cannons on an ex-Danish rifle. Checked and approved by Rick. Absolutely love it
usmcanglico: could you post some pics of yours?

Here is mine: serialnumber just below 700.000, serif P, Danish cut-out