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Stock markings? or just my imagination?
So my wife bought me an early Christmas present in the form of an M1
carbine that I just recived yesterday. I gave it a quick wipe down and knowing nothing about M1's started looking up markings. Well after a while I realized the stock had no markings that I could make out. So I looked and looked and (maybe wanting to see something) think i found some, but I cant make out what they are. So I though id ask on here to see what you guys thought about it.
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12-08-2020 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by
lcgivz12
So my wife bought me an early Christmas present in the form of an
M1 carbine that I just recived yesterday. I gave it a quick wipe down and knowing nothing about M1's started looking up markings. Well after a while I realized the stock had no markings that I could make out. So I looked and looked and (maybe wanting to see something) think i found some, but I cant make out what they are. So I though id ask on here to see what you guys thought about it.
It looks like an upside down Std. Prod. rebuild stamp.
Is there sny markings in sling cutout?
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Looks to me like an upside down Standard Products rebuild stamp. STD/PROD/RWH
Crap, sorry Durango beat me to it!
Last edited by W5USMC; 12-08-2020 at 09:39 AM.
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You may want to wipe the stock down with some Hoppes and remove a few layers of grime and then rehydrate the wood with raw linseed oil. Any markings on the stock will then stand out more clearly. Congrats on getting a great Christmas present and enjoy it!
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Yup, a bit of careful cleaning will show more. Show us the rest too...
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That woman is a keeper. Handle with loving care.
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Goodness gentleman! I was hoping to find something but you all have eagle eyes and vast knowledge. I will clean the rifle more in depth and give it a drink of linseed oil. Plus, not knowing anything about the rifles I will post a massive amount of pictures for you guys to scrutinize and inform me what should be done. I went home for lunch and took a few more images of the rifle. Please pardon the quality of the photos, I was in a rush. but it looks like the receiver might have rust? or maybe just discoloration? not quite sure. You cannot feel any pitting or abrasion but again, as a novice, I don't know what I'm looking for or at. I will post more pictures after I get home tonight of the entire rifle.
Oh and Durango, No visible marking inside the sling cutout but I'll take pictures, you guys might see something I don't.
Last edited by lcgivz12; 12-08-2020 at 01:03 PM.
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Thank You to lcgivz12 For This Useful Post:
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Originally Posted by
lcgivz12
Goodness gentleman! I was hoping to find something but you all have eagle eyes and vast knowledge. I will clean the rifle more in depth and give it a drink of
linseed oil. Plus, not knowing anything about the rifles I will post a massive amount of pictures for you guys to scrutinize and inform me what should be done. I went home for lunch and took a few more images of the rifle. Please pardon the quality of the photos, I was in a rush. but it looks like the receiver might have rust? or maybe just discoloration? not quite sure. You cannot feel any pitting or abrasion but again, as a novice, I don't know what I'm looking for or at. I will post more pictures after I get home tonight of the entire rifle.
Oh and Durango, No visible marking inside the sling cutout but I'll take pictures, you guys might see something I don't.
Nice looking Winchester with a Winchester barrel, congrats. You live near Ohio? I want my wife to go Xmas shopping with yours. Lol
Is the front bottom of stock flat?
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I have a Winchester made a few thousands before yours. There are some things you should look at before doing much to that gun. For instance the rear adjustable sight has a great chance to be original to that carbine.
I had the great fortune to have Brian Quick run me through the whole deal regarding parts etc. Until he helped me I literally saw nothing about the carbine. Lots of small things to look at.You lucked out in the fact that it is a Winchester. People pay more for Winchesters. The name makes them grab their wallets. That looks like a great shooter.
Dave
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I approve of that one, too. My Winchester is about 20,000 after yours. Look for a really small W (I think mine's horizontal) in the sling well. 
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