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It’s my opinion that this carbine has been refinished. No saddle ring wear and the markings, especially the proof marks look re-stamped or engraved. Compare the proof marks to other Winchesters and there’s an obvious difference.
Don
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Yes, they look funky to me. I agree, it looks like the receiver proof has been chased with a graver.
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That receiver has been re-blued in my opinion. Just too pristine, and as Don has pointed out, no saddle ring wear at all.
Al
Barrel and receiver are refinished and re-proofed as well. One of the Ray Bentley guns from Julia. I am disappointed Merz is selling it like that. He knows what it is.
A prominent and respected member of the antique firearms community told me after Ray Bentley”s passing that Ray didn’t like anything that wasn’t 100%, but when he acquired much (most?) of his stuff, it wasn’t nearly so pristine. Caveat emptor!
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