dwm stainless artillery

[sheepherder]

Originally Posted by Brad

It definitly isn't the Mitchell or Stoeger stainless version, the stock lug appears to be fully intact. The stainless versions had a "lug" but there were no grooves for the stock iron to actually attach. Also the toggles are knurled and checkered like an original. My guess it is either in the white or hard chrome plated.

I don't think the pic is conclusive that the lug is grooved...the owner can confirm the lug grooves (or absence)...

Recoil lever and safety bar appear to be blued...

Not an "artillery" model; no ladder rear sight; has v-notch sight on the toggle...

Only "slightly magnetic"??? That is a mystery...

Originally Posted by postino

I don't think the pic is conclusive that the lug is grooved...the owner can confirm the lug grooves (or absence)...

Looks grooved to me, did you click on the picture and enlarge it? Another tip off that it isn't one of the Mitchell or Stoegers is that the locking bolt uses the "L" shaped spring that protrudes down through the frame in front of the trigger guard. Also note the clearance cut for said spring on the right side of the frame at the 6 o'clock position of the locking bolt. The Mitchell and Stoeger used a ball detent that was staked inside the frame.

[sheepherder]

Originally Posted by Brad

Looks grooved to me, did you click on the picture and enlarge it?

Yep. I don't see any groove.