Thanks, yes it is useful, even if nothing is marked, - collectors often discount lack of markings as irrelevant, I do not agree, - the siderail and RR should always be photographed or recorded, then you would know and even blank tells you something (that it is probably made by the assembler)
I will try and incorporate this data in my research and hopefully in time we will develop some sort of pattern. Until then I will let you know if anything develops.
I will try and incorporate this data in my research and hopefully in time we will develop some sort of pattern. Until then I will let you know if anything develops.
Paul,
I got the info on the OVX marked stock, and figured I would just check all my wood. Not sure if any of it is useful, but more is better then less.
So here it is.
Bcd4 34868 1st no letter
Channel
V or 7
E/18
Under butt plate
7 37
OVX
Keel
C
Sling cut out
None
Dou43 6482hh
Channel
6482hh
Under buttplate
BLANK
Sling cutout
B
Bnz45 3296T
Channel
e/623
2
Under buttplate
Blank
Sling cutout
3
Dou44 3519e
Channel
3519e SH
Under buttplate
Blank
Sling cutout
B
Portuguese Contract 7419 h
Channel
7419
Under butt
P
Sling cutout
Bolt side -
2 2 w hh(in script)
Sling cutout sling side
7
Byf42 2524ii
Channel
2524
Under butt
Blank
Sling cutout on bolt side
Cursive n, 2, H
byf43 41847k
Channel
41847
Under Butt
Blank
Sling cutouts
Blank