artillery stock

Big Norm · 01-08-2004, 02:27 AM

Champ7fc,
Repro stocks can sometimes be difficult to differentiate from originals. I have seen originals with the serial numbers on the neck of the wood as well as on the top of the metal. I have seen counterfeit proofmarks too. The only thing you can do is look at the thing an see if it corresponds in age and wear to other originals and if the serial numbers correspond in size and shape to other originals. Then take your best shot with your judgement. Its possible to make an honest but expensive mistake. Good Luck.
Big Norm

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01-08-2004, 02:27 AM	#1
Big Norm RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 1,864 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Champ7fc, Repro stocks can sometimes be difficult to differentiate from originals. I have seen originals with the serial numbers on the neck of the wood as well as on the top of the metal. I have seen counterfeit proofmarks too. The only thing you can do is look at the thing an see if it corresponds in age and wear to other originals and if the serial numbers correspond in size and shape to other originals. Then take your best shot with your judgement. Its possible to make an honest but expensive mistake. Good Luck. Big Norm