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March 3, 2019 - 8:48 pm

Hi all, glad I found your site.

I’ve looked around here and about for information on a “IV” stamp on the stock of my newly acquired 94 .32 win. spec. built in 1951.

I’ve seen mention of grading but only on newer rifles. How long has Winchester been using a grading system?

just want to confirm that this is an original stock (appears to be)

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March 4, 2019 - 4:01 am

Winchester started very early grading their stocks. The 1873’s were graded with the “X” system. They range from a single X to XXXX grade.

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March 4, 2019 - 11:49 am

Thanks for the info.

I showed my new guy hand right out of the gate though…the proof mark “IV” is not on the stock, it is stamped underneath just forward of the trigger.

would love to show a pic but have given up after several unsuccessful attempts:)

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March 4, 2019 - 4:48 pm

The X’s would be stamped on the side of the lower tang. Not on the wood. I doubt the IV is a proof mark. This could be some mark applied by someone other than Winchester?

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March 4, 2019 - 5:00 pm

David Norman said
Thanks for the info.

I showed my new guy hand right out of the gate though…the proof mark “IV” is not on the stock, it is stamped underneath just forward of the trigger.

would love to show a pic but have given up after several unsuccessful attempts:)

Hello David,

Based on this description it sounds like what you are referring to is an inspectors mark which was applied during the production and assembly pf the receiver and rifle. I have attached photos of numeric inspector stamps which are found on Model 1892 rifles. You must be signed in as member in order to post photos.

Michael