markings in sling well

[shamrocks]

Could the letter R actually be a letter P ? Could be a scratch/chip that makes it look like an R?????

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[INLAND44]

Could the letter R actually be a letter P ? Could be a scratch/chip that makes it look like an R?????

Wow, that's a nice stock!

[deldriver]

Could the letter R actually be a letter P ? Could be a scratch/chip that makes it look like an R?????

It looks just like the marking on the IR (Robert Irwin) replacement stocks, complete with the flaming bomb. I wonder where the I is though? I was at a show over the weekend where a vendor had 2 or 3 of IR stocks, so that the marking is fresh in my mind.

[shamrocks]

I have come to the conclusion that it is indeed a war time replacement stock. I finally found mention of them having IP or RP and some other letter combinations along with the ordnance bomb. The small N still has me baffled though. The entire carbine is in great shape....here are some quick photos I have. SA postwar trigger housing, I-I Inland hammer, AI Inland flat bolt, Winchester Op Rod, Buffalo Arms 11-43 barrel with proof P. Winchester marked handguard. The MW is just a hair over 2 so hope it will be a nice shooter.