Sears Model 20 - military?

[tmturner45]

Saw a 20" Sears model 20 (which is similar to high standard) at a gunshow with ord. markings and cartouche on plan walnut butt stocks. Anywhere ever see one of these. Nothing jumped out as particularly offensive about the configuration or markings.

[scosgt]

Nah. Always remember, the ONLY guns that got a stock cartouche are CONTRACT guns. Many guns were adopted into service, but since they were not made under contract they would not have a cartouche because that was applied at the factory as an acceptance stamp.

[tmturner45]

Hummm....If I recall the Model 20 stock uses an Ithaca type hollowed out butt stock. I did not study the gun enough but I think the inspector mark was W. S.

[scosgt]

There is no known shotgun inspector WS

There is a WB, but found on Winchesters.