numbered elevation knob variations

[bubba1]

Here are five variations to the early numbered checkard elevation knobs.

http://i840.photobucket.com/albums/zz327/bubbaroc/elevation%20knobs/SAM_2802.jpg (http://s840.photobucket.com/user/bubbaroc/media/elevation%20knobs/SAM_2802.jpg.html)
http://i840.photobucket.com/albums/zz327/bubbaroc/elevation%20knobs/SAM_2799.jpg (http://s840.photobucket.com/user/bubbaroc/media/elevation%20knobs/SAM_2799.jpg.html)

I have only found one variation with the small arrows but two variations with the open and closed arrows.

Anyone else know of any other variations ?

Paul

[M1Riflenut]

Were the open arrows the earliest ones?

[CPC]

Great shot and thanks for posting. Would it be possible to get a side shot in order so we can see the progression of checkering on the knobs?

Regards,
CC

[RCS]

I need a better photo or two, very fine checkering pattern on this early SA windage knob on a four digit rebuild - you can tell by the colors the one on the right is from a different rifle

[bubba1]

Very nice rifles. Thanks for posting.
I'll try to get some more pics of the checkering. I know the fine checkering is earlier but I cannot definitely tell if there is a progression to the different checkering.

The very small closed arrows are the earliest , to the best of my knowledge, then open arrows, then closed arrows. Of course we must remember , first in - last out , so it is possible to find them mixed during assy.

Paul ' Bubba '

[RCS]

first one is early Springfield than early Winchester