Quote Originally Posted by John Beardicon View Post
You have an interesting rifle. Thanks for sharing! . . .

. . . "BETTY" is probably the name of some GI's girlfriend or wife. Although frowned upon, the practice of carving names or initials into stocks occurred nevertheless. Some GI hunkered down in a foxhole on a remote island far from civilization and dodging a violent shower of lead and artillery being hurled in his direction could care less about regulations.

Hope this helps. Thanks again for sharing!

J.B.
John,

Thanks for all the great info. I've often wondered if Betty's significant other suffered any disciplinary action for abusing his rifle.

Sure wish I knew more of the history of this old warhorse; thanks for filling in some of the gaps.