Lithgow buttstock? "PAGE"

**Peter Laidler** · 06-22-2011 03:36 PM

I'm not disputing it, but like I said, a most phenominal memory that almost defies belief. Like asking me to remember the history of all the weaponry that's still here when I can't even remember my name most days!

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**Garandrew** · 06-22-2011 03:40 PM

John Sukey on Culvers Shooting Page Enfields doesnt believe it either, but I think Joe is honest...Perhaps he just bought them

**RobD** · 06-23-2011 05:19 PM

What a load of cobblers.

(Amatikulu icon

, vertaal asseblief)

**RJW NZ** · 06-23-2011 06:24 PM

Isn't Page a town?

**Amatikulu** · 06-23-2011 07:50 PM

ROFL.......

I think that Frikkie the sheep might actually be on to something

**Amatikulu** · 06-23-2011 08:02 PM

Found this reference the 841st that lends some support to the PAGE theory
"I recently acquired a Japanese icon

Type 99 rifle that was brought back by a veteran of the 841st EAB. His name and "841 ENG" along with "1943 1946" are stamped into the wood beneath the buttplate".

Seeking info: 841st Engineer Aviation Battalion

http://www.surplusrifleforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=677391

**Garandrew** · 06-23-2011 11:34 PM

Thats the man, according to the dealer in NH..Joe Salter..now did Page bring these back? The Lith is marked "Australia icon

", no other imports

**spinecracker** · 06-24-2011 01:57 AM

Originally Posted by Peter Laidler

... or stuff a piece of paper into the butt hole with a name on it.

Might that not have been going a little too far? Isn't this why we have name badges? Sorry - bad taste, but I am tired and I am hallucinating about buying another Long Branch...

**Garandrew** · 06-24-2011 12:54 PM

Joe Salter confirmed, it was Fred Page..had hundreds of rifles

**Badger** · 06-24-2011 01:20 PM

Originally Posted by Garandrew

Joe Salter confirmed, it was Fred Page..had hundreds of rifles

Just my opinion, but if that's the case, then I think he monetarily devalued his pieces by stamping it with such a large personal "name" identification directly into them.

I've never seen a collector do this to a highly collectible item of any sort ....

If it was insurance or recovery identification purposes, there must be less "gawdy" and destructive ways to accomplish that goal?

Regards,
Doug

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