High Wood Stock Value

[Bruce McAskill]

What is the stock marked in the sling well? I don't see an acceptance stamp on the right side of the stock.

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[Singer B]

What is the stock marked in the sling well? I don't see an acceptance stamp on the right side of the stock.

It is marked "OI" in the sling well. I think it has been sanded and refinished also. The cartouche that should be on the right side is gone and it just seems too smooth.

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He's already told us about the markings in earlier posts. I would say it was sanded and refinished during a rebuild at one time or another. I have a six digit Inland (476K) that I believe has the original stock. The wood is a bit higher than the butt plate and yours seems about even with it. I tried to make a composite picture with your stock and mine. Didn't turn out real well, but you should be able to see what I'm talking about. - Bob

I just did the same comparison with my Underwood which I am 99% sure is original and you are correct, there is a noticeable difference on the edge along the butt plate. Based upon the info, I know what today's COVID19 lockdown project is going to be. The pictures were a big help.