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Pigeon grade?
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Bill Hanzel
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January 27, 2019 - 3:57 pm
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after being warned more than once about the fake pigeon grade, how does one reference the correct pigeon stamp- and are all of the stamps the same? I have a friend with a genuine pigeon grade, so I have that. But am wondering if the same stamped was used across the board or not. I had a gentleman tell me that it was the way the applied it as opposed to how people are faking them. I have looked through all of my books but no pictures. I always like to figure it out myself but I am also not afraid to ask for help.the gun in question is from 1956 if that helps at all

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Bill,

It is my understanding that the Pigeon was engraved versus stamped. Pauline Muerrle was one of the last engravers in Winchester’s Custom Shop, and can provide a detailed answer if you contact her (she is a WACA member).

Bert

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Pauline’s new book deals with this subject pretty specifically. I recommend buying a copy.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Winchester-Factory-Engraving-A-Collectors-Guide-/382746340501?oid=352569084012

Sincerely,

Maverick

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Bill Hanzel
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Thanks, looks like another book will be added to the collection too

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