Vstrom:
Welcome. Very interesting. For some reason the photos are tiny and I cannot make out details such as the mark on the back of the gun under the toggle. Grip safety, unrelieved sear, late toggle and no stock lug with 4 digit serial? My first guess is a 1906 contract or a parts gun - a custom job that has reblued, rebarrelled, and engraved with the owners initial above the toggle? The magazine looks like a later replacement. I like it. Will be interested to hear other comments on this one.
Clark
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My militaria collection is dedicated to the memory of my Grandfather, Marine Gunnery Sergeant Dave Hill, Jr., wounded in action at The Assault of the Second Marine Division on Betio Island, Tarawa Atoll, 20-23 November, 1943. http://www.tarawa1943.com/pages/casualties%20tarawa.htm
Last edited by Hugo Borchardt; 03-27-2011 at 11:13 PM.
Reason: changed mind on id
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