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Trepang
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Posted: Jul 29 2021 at 3:01pm |
I am a new member here and hate for my first post to be asking for some help but .... The obvious "flaw" is that it is in an Inland stock - correct crossed cannon cartouche and a HI in sling well. The other thing that bugs me is there doesn't appear to be a WP proof mark on the barrel. There is the "W" stamp where it should be and since it is a 1.1 mil serial number I wouldn't expect it to be dated or have the flaming cannon ball on it but the lack of the WP proof bugs me. It appears to have been through a re-arsenal or at least "updated" at some point and it has a JM stamped Type III barrel band on it. Is it possible the WP proof stamp is hidden by the barrel band? Based on the rest of the parts and overall condition, its hard to believe it is a counterfeit Winchester barrel but I guess anything is possible. What do you more experienced guys think? Any help would be greatly appreciated. |
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"Is it possible the WP proof stamp is hidden by the barrel band?"
Very possible and most likely.
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If it originally had a type 1 or 2 band, I would expect the WP in an oval proof mark to be covered by a type 3 band. Also, on rare occasion the proof mark managed to get missed! I've got an early Winchester that doesn't have any proof mark. The W is there, but not the WP proof.
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For what it’s worth, I have a Winchester (11530xx), the WP proof mark is about 1.7” from the front of the Type 1 barrel band to roughly the center of the proof, see photo.
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As WRA changed to Wider barrel bands the Ovaled PW Proof was stamped further up the barrel so it remained visible.
Many makers did this with their P proof stamp IE: Inland
A rebuild where a Bayo band was installed on a early barrel would cover the PW. But late WRA's that came with a Bayo band would have the PW stamped ahead of it. I like to oil or lightly grease the barrel before I slide a Band forward to limit any marring. Be happy the stock is a WWII Original. Welcome to the Forum.... Only Dumb question is the one not asked, then never knowing the correct answer. Also know that we enjoy pictures. Ch-P777 |
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Thank guys - I sincerely appreciate it.
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Some of the late Win barrels don't come with a WP proof. In the 7 million range some just got the W. They would be short skirts.
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