winchester on GB

[mannparks]

what ye thinks on this winchester
rick, bob, robert, lets hear what the deal is?---charles
GB#--317771872 -

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[Joe W]

what ye thinks on this winchester
rick, bob, robert, lets hear what the deal is?---charles
GB#--317771872 -

A well known, long time collector (RollingThunder on CMP forum) replied to a post regarding this rifle on the CMP forum. He stated that he had seen the rifle about 20 years ago and at that time it had a Arlington Ordnance import marking on the barrel. As far as I am concerned, what RollingThunder says can be taken to the bank.

[Rick B]

That rifle is so fake it isn't funny. That WRA/WB is horrible and the cannons are bad enough for a blind person to know. Very sad the price it is bringing in. Rick B

[browningautorifle]

Is that not pitting on the receiver tail? Both top and bottom...

[Harlan (Deceased)]

I don't have the expertise at all to judge M1 Garands as many do here, but I'd sure like to hear some details of what's wrong with this one by those who are (Other than what looks like a new C/C)

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=317771872

[RCS]

Like everyone has stated, the metal appears to have alot of refinish. There are some import things to look for - but are not shown in the photos.

The sight knobs are really too early for that serial number range, the flush nut has a really large slot and nothing is shown of the short (?) pinion - if these parts are fake you can subtract around $600 off the price.

You would think for a $5000 rifle there would be some "CM" marked parts and you would have an original color or even a faint original color on the gas cylinder and without a repro front sight screw seal. If the trigger housing has a large pad there are not any photos but another one could be purchased for $250 to $300. The stock has really poor repro stamps like Rick B. stated and would cost about $2000 or more to correct or else just remove the fake stamps after you just spent $5000 on the rifle. Photos show some original partsAttachment 38456Attachment 38457Attachment 38458Attachment 38459