WB Cartouch inside a Box..... What do you say?

[rlc_hntr]

Guys,

I'm looking at WRA rifle that may be coming up for sale in the future.
The rifle is in the 113,xxx Ser. number range.
Please look at the cartouch and let me know what you think.
I've never handled a real WB boxed/boxed stock before and am looking for some help from the CSP body.

rlc_hntr@yahoo.com

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[RCS]

where is bodyman when you need him ?


Note the anneal color on the receiver, what are the details on the stock ? still no trap

[mannparks]

How does the rest of the rifle look?

[rlc_hntr]

WRA 113,xxx with double boxed WB Cart....

Gents,

Family friend just passed last month. He was a former Korean War Marine Vet.
This is part of his estate and awaiting what his Wife wants to do with his collection.
The rifle has been with him for approx. ten years. I'm just trying to get a feel for what is correct and what might not be correct. Thanks for your help with my rifle/stock question.

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[mannparks]

Don't know where Rick is but that rifle should spark some real interest in this community

[m1903rifle]

Looks really great from what I see. I would love to have it in my collection.

[RCS]

you guys should check the CMP Forums - cartouche is fake

[mannparks]

you guys should check the CMP Forums - cartouche is fake

Don't see anything about it on the CMP,where?

[RCS]

on the "ask each other" section go to the top where it says "real or fake" Rick B. has posted on this stock

[mannparks]

Ok thanks

[rlc_hntr]

Rick B. tells me that the Cartouch is a fake. I've looked over the rest of the rifle and it looks wonderful.
I will tell the Widow that the rifle is suspect once she decides what she wants to do with the Veterans collection. Thanks everyone for your help.

rlc_hntr

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[CPC]

What kind of slide is on the follower? Maybe on a PC it is clear but on my phone it is hard to tell. Thanks for sharing this interesting rifle.

[RCS]

early Winchester rifles

early Winchester rifles have the DuLite color, plus early variations of the common parts such as the follower arm, slide on the follower, follower rod,markings on
safety and bullet guide. If possible you can show some of the internal parts in some photos

[Rick B]

It appears to be a common put together rifle with a fake WB 2nd box cartouche. Stock may be Winchester and may not be as we havent seen it to make a verdict. Rick B

[Bodyman]

Always around, ...

I just quietly having the greatest of faith in your guys' abilities - maybe you guys do not know that you are a pretty impressive collective. With so many eyes, it is hard to miss almost anything, like on this one, too;

http://forums.thecmp.org/showthread.php?t=186391

Over the years I have watched loads of people lurk and learn from these threads. Even inexperienced eyes can catch something important, the trick with the forums is to always try to be positive and encourage even the newest of folks to participate. As their skills grow so will their confidence and we will have the next batch of new posters to continue sharing their knowledge and this excellent tradition the Culvers began so many years ago here.

Print is great but it is static. The internet is fluid and able to respond which makes it the ultimate supplement to the books and the best way to learn how to apply what you read. I wish we still had guys like Lane that put together all these great strings and posts into his tips page - those were also excellent.

I'm always around but as far as I can see you guys are doing great. Keep it up and have fun.

AMHO Best all.

PS; that double box was one of those pieces that you always want so badly to be real and right as rain when you first see it - that is when you really need to slow down and pay attention to those hairs on the back of your neck and try to figure out why they are bristling. You usually see what you need to see. Don't let yourself be blinded by how badly you want something - it makes you do stupid things. Again, AMHO - best all.