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    WRA 1,098,682

    $20 investment did very well!

    At first I thought it should have a Hi-Wood I cut stock.
    Dug some notes out and see WRA used I cut from start of production to as late as ~1,153,591. Oval Stocks came in starting around ~1,067,649 to end of first serial number block. So there was some overlap.

    Keep in mind these are old notes....

    Also have noted Large Boxed WRA/GHD with CC beside it until ~1,067,649.
    Unboxed W.R.A. over G.H.D. with CC beside it starting at ~1,055,513.
    So some overlap there also.

    About GB 903741425,
    The 2 weld spots on the barrel band are some of the most prominent I've ever seen, usually you can barely see them.
    Picture #24 (Below) Look at how much extra room there is around the Magcatch.
    Wear ? Or possibly worn/weak Spring ?

    Safety caught my attention, thinking it should be checkered, but a plain faced Type II would be expected.
    Just something about there being No Finish Wear on that Safety. Possibly replaced ?
    Really nice honest looking Carbine. I have a number above and below this #. It should make a buyer happy. Speaking of Buyers....... I see some very knowledgeable Bidders going after it. Good Luck to All

    Thx arbo34 for the link.

    Pic of Mag Catch fit and Safety:



    ETA: Here's The Mag Catch fit on WRA 1,030,621 for comparison

    Last edited by painter777; 06-27-2021 at 03:53 PM. Reason: Add Pic for comparison
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