Winchester Blue Sky import

[Aragorn243]

I'm pretty sure the trigger is BOE or maybe BOB I looked it over pretty well when I found it didn't match anything on the site I was checking. It is also possible I was looking at the sear, not the trigger.

No markings on the oiler so I'm guessing a repro but I don't know.

There is an "N" on the sight blade but I see nothing on the sight itself.

You want MORE photos? I haven't taken any yet but I'll work on that. I was busy showing it off to some friends today.

Thanks for being part of the deal. I really like it, a lot more than I thought I would. Just something about it when you hold it and look at it. I have a lot of historical pieces that I like including a beat to crap, functional but I'm not going to shoot it Chinese type 88 Hanyang, but this just has a "cool" factor.

But this is probably it for me. I can't afford these and I need a Garand next.

[USGI]

Safety - "M" in a horseshoe (circle) - Postwar?

Here's a link that should help on your safety question:

https://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=5777

- Bob

[Aragorn243]

Here's a link that should help on your safety question:

https://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=5777

- Bob

It looks similar to that but not exact. Probably the same company. Thanks.

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Here are some photos along with my yard sale bag pickup:

[USGI]

It looks similar to that but not exact. Probably the same company.

The ones I have vary quite a bit. That N marked sight was made by Niedner Rifle Co. and was used on several makes of carbines - some had additional markings. That bag looks like one of the ones that was extended - nice find. - Bob

[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

Was the zipper case included? That would have sweetened the deal.

Here are a few different flip safeties.

[Aragorn243]

The safety on the lower right is the one that I have.

The bag did not come with the deal. I bought it at a yard sale two summers ago for something like $10. It is an extended one but no one could tell me why it was extended. I thought about selling it and had a few offers for it but I'm glad I kept it. The rifle fits in it nice but the tip is a couple inches too long. It's a Tweedies 1943. I find the ink written name a bit distracting but other guys seem to like it. Wouldn't have any idea how to get it off anyway so I suppose it stays.

[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

$10 was a nice find, even with the writing on it. If you have a Garand, try putting it in the case.

[Aragorn243]

I don't have a Garand but I measured it when I got it and it is just a weird length. Couple inches longer than a carbine, couple inches shorter than a Garand.

When I made some inquiries, someone said it might be for a grenade launcher attachment. But they could offer no specifics.

[INLAND44]

That blue sky's stock may be worth more than the action

You got that right. And forget about the Blue Sky mark - its easy to see that its not one of those that were damaging. In order for the barrel to be bulged on the inside, it must be dented on the outside. Its easy to spot the few that were really seriously 'over struck'. As far as I can tell, it looks like an original Inland. At 5.5, the adjustable sight and round bolt probably came on it depending on markings. The sight should be 'H.I.' The bolt could have several versions of 'OI' or 'AI'.

[Aragorn243]

As far as I can tell, it looks like an original Inland. At 5.5, the adjustable sight and round bolt probably came on it depending on markings. The sight should be 'H.I.' The bolt could have several versions of 'OI' or 'AI'.

What does that mean? The small internal parts are original or replacement? 5.5 is the upgrade? Is the bayonet lug original or part of the upgrade? Date wise it's late enough to have the bayonet lug but most seem to think these were all upgrades.