1944 Shirley No 4 T

[Roger Payne]

I would agree that it is likely 'honest' (the fore end) - take a look at the fourth photo in the first set that Mr Hendrix posted - where the back of the woodwork meets the front of the butt socket. It may have been off recently, but I don't think so.

ATB

[jmoore]

Just curious if there is a marking on the top of the fore stock at the location indicated below:

[mhendrix]

No sir.

[Roger Payne]

You may have a point there, jm!

[jmoore]

You may have a point there, jm!

[mhendrix]

If you don't mind my asking..what marking would be found there and what significance would it mean? Or does the absence of this mark have any significance as well?

I still haven't tried to take any more photos and not sure when I will get to it. My work season is beginning and the kaos that comes with it gets me sidetracked a bit. The problem with the former pics is the lack of lighting. Outside in the sunlight will be where I try the next shots but we haven't had much of that lately as the days have been pretty gloomy as of late.

Thanks again for sharing with me.
M

[jmoore]

If you don't mind my asking..what marking would be found there and what significance would it mean?

It appears on some rifles but not others. Gathering data at this point.