My new Winchester

[USGI]

Made about March 1944. The unique feature is the location of the screw: it is below the two weld marks. Most type two bands have it in line.

Can you show what it looks like from the top - welds, etc.? - Bob

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[SRiverrat11]

Sorry it took so long, I had to drive to Philadelphia and have to go back in a couple of hours. Theres no flower on my cellphone camera and that's all I have. I really appreciate all you guys opinions.

[deldriver]

Sorry it took so long, I had to drive to Philadelphia and have to go back in a couple of hours. Theres no flower on my cellphone camera and that's all I have. I really appreciate all you guys opinions.

It looks Winchester to me. They used three different styles, including one with a light ridge behind the front blade. Also, it appears to have the smeary staking around the sight pin they were known to use.

[SRiverrat11]

It looks Winchester to me. They used three different styles, including one with a light ridge behind the front blade. Also, it appears to have the smeary staking around the sight pin they were known to use.

Thank you. You guys are amazing. I finally started recognizing the toe nail machine marks Charlie was talking about (still can't see a difference in the curve of the sight)and I have no idea what the smeary staking is. I'm glad you think it's Win.

[tenOC]

Can you show what it looks like from the top - welds, etc.? - Bob

Here's a couple.

[USGI]

Here's a couple.

Are those both "genuine" Winchester? They don't appear to be the same manufacturer. - Bob

[tenOC]

Both bands are Winchester. Pretty sure the lighter one has been refinished.
Also, note the die machine markings on them on the side.