Boy, I cleaned the gun tonight and yes there is a proof mark. I checked it before cleaning with a magnifying glass and couldn't see anything. Even after cleaning it is very very faint. Dirty...
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Boy, I cleaned the gun tonight and yes there is a...
Boy, I cleaned the gun tonight and yes there is a proof mark. I checked it before cleaning with a magnifying glass and couldn't see anything. Even after cleaning it is very very faint. Dirty...
I checked pretty well and don't think there was...
I checked pretty well and don't think there was ever a proof mark. So I guess that makes it even better. Seeing that all the parts are marked "W" Now if I only had the right stock. The previous...
Someone stated that the magazine catch was...
Someone stated that the magazine catch was modified for the 30 round magazine. Can you use a 30 round magazine on the old catch??
The possible punch mark is about 1/4 inch in...
The possible punch mark is about 1/4 inch in front of the barrel band on the right side just at the wood line.
The gun has the early, type 1, band. Everything...
The gun has the early, type 1, band. Everything fits the profile for its serial number range. Produced in mid 1943.
early winchester M1 with no proof mark
I just bought an early (1066XXX) Winchester M1 carbine. The previous owner has had it for ever and only sold it because of ill health.
It appears to be all correct and unmodified except for the...