My brief encounter with two amazing WWII rifles

[AZCraig]

I have a question for AZ Craig, ever since Scott Duff published the photo of Winchester 100001 in his
book on the WW2 M1 rifle (early 1990's), collectors have speculated on a certain part in this rifle. The
photos just do not show the type of slide on the follower.

It is believed that Winchester used the early slide with the 45 degree nose and 20 degree back.

My photo shows all three types of slides used on Winchester followers. Any information you could
provide would be appreciated by the advanced Winchester collectors[ATTACH=CONFIG]47728[/ATTACH]

Here is a pic of the slide. I have a ton of info on both the carbine and the M1 (including the bill of sale from the widow to Robert Smith dated 1980) but not a lot of time to gather it all up right now.

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[RCS]

Thank you for posting the photo. I have a copy of the first data sheet made by Scott Duff who sent it
to me before the book was completed.

Many advanced Winchester collectors thought that the Springfield revision 2 unmarked follower and slide
were manufactured by Winchester in the first Educational Order rifles and your excellent photo confirms
it. RCS

[Tom in N.J.]

RCS..I saw those two at a show in East Hartford, CT ( High School gym, Glastonbury, CT., try that nowadays!).