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January 7, 2014
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Mike;
I have a Model 61 WRF S/N 151448. The WRF stamp is on the front side of the receiver instead of on the usual location. An inspector mark is stamped over the F.
I have fired this rifle at least 300 times with no problem. Everything looks right except the location of the WRF stamp. I have observed a couple other 61s on the auctions over the years that were stamped this way.
What is your take on this? Is this a fake or a manufacturer mistake?
Thanks Mike.
January 7, 2014
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I tried to add barrel marking but the file was too big. Need to work on it.
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March 31, 2009
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Looks OK to me. The 1890’s had the WRF marked in the same place. I am not a 61 collector so others need to help you further.
March 20, 2009
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Win61 said
Mike;I have a Model 61 WRF S/N 151448. The WRF stamp is on the front side of the receiver instead of on the usual location. An inspector mark is stamped over the F.
I have fired this rifle at least 300 times with no problem. Everything looks right except the location of the WRF stamp. I have observed a couple other 61s on the auctions over the years that were stamped this way.
What is your take on this? Is this a fake or a manufacturer mistake?
Thanks Mike.
I will take a look at my OB and RB WRF Model 61’s and compare the style and location of the receiver stamp. I have typically seen the stamp placed along the bottom curve of the receiver face as shown in the attached image. This is an early OB, SN 4400 vintage rifle.
Michael
Model 1892 / Model 61 Collector, Research, Valuation
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