Inland HI Stock Marking?

[G26ster]

I bought a refinished stock a while back from a known respected refinisher, and was told it was an Inland. At the time I didn't really care, as I just needed a stock for a shooter. The best I can tell with my "old eys" is there "may be" an HI marked where I have crudely circled in the photo. I have to look at it from different angles, kind a like those paintings of nothing, that when you focus just right you see the picture Anyone want to offer up their opinion? Thanks, Larry.

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[Bubba-7]

My guess would be Winchester but I'll have to see a picture a little back some and a picture of the recoil plate bolt nut. Behind the trigger housing.

[G26ster]

Bubba7, look below what "appears" to be a W. I see 2 legs of the H and almost the complete I to the right of it.

[G26ster]

Ok, doesn't have 3 holes in buttplate. Here's the escutcheon area. Thanks for all the help guys.

[Tired Retired]

G,

Can you shoot a pic of it turned 90 degrees counter clockwise and out about 4 more inches?

[G26ster]

G,

Can you shoot a pic of it turned 90 degrees counter clockwise and out about 4 more inches?

Here ya go. I can't read squat now

[usgicollector]

the way the pic is taken, the angle of the front edge of the sling cut looks like a WRA or a M-U stock.
Dave

[Tired Retired]

G, I don't see it either. What is a bunch of old guys doing looking at a tiny thing like that anyway?????

That area reminds me of a Trimble stock that I have that the German's got hold of. They chiseled most of the "TRIMBLE" off before they stamped the last 5 of the serial in the slot. You have to hold the stock "just" right (plus whistle a tune) to make mine out - but its clearly there when you have the light hitting it.

Have you tried a strong flashlight at different angles, like perpendicular to the area?

[G26ster]

Tired, I clearly see the HI sideways in the slot when I get the light right (first pic). It's that chisel mark over it that ruins it, but I believe it's there. Just looking for confirmation that I'm not imagining things. if I were to do that, this stock would magically turn into a Q-RMC Type II that I really need for my QHMC carbine

[Mikey51]

I'm thinking like Bubba at the moment. Have seen many slingwell markings damaged by the fittings on various slings. Mike.Attachment 20144