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May 2, 2009
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I would assume its the engraver marks but as to who. If you show the engraving it might help to identify the engraver.
Bob
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January 30, 2016
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Post deleted for now thx
May 2, 2009
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Otherwise send some good photos to Pauline and she might be able to recognize the engraver is its a mainstream engraver.
Bob
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January 30, 2016
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Pauline didn’t recognize it , similar to one , but not exactly . Will be an early 1905-10 engraver of some descript lol . Rifle is 1905. Returned for some ” job ” or repair 1908 
May 2, 2009
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Pauline is fairly sharp when it comes to engraving so if she can’t ID it I don’t know who to try next. There were a lot of engravers around in that time period. The sign mark is not very clear to try to make out what it is. If you decipher the mark or initials you might have a chance.
Bob
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January 30, 2016
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Initials on flat ahead of lever front .
April 15, 2005
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Those are not “engraver’s” initials. Instead, they are an inspector’s stamp.
Bert
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January 30, 2016
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It’s engraved not stamped
April 15, 2005
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The location you mention, is the normal location for an inspectors stamp. Can you post a clear picture of it?
Bert
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May 2, 2009
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The new picture shows thats its definitely cut not stamped. It almost looks fresh cut.
Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
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April 15, 2005
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Hmmm… it does look like a fresh cut (engraved) marking. I do not recognize it.
Bert
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January 30, 2016
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Fresh cut 🙂 guess u would have to have it inhand . Farthest thing from being fresh , however mute point . Purpose was to C if someone has a similar initial on a gun and info they may have . Cheers thx , the mystery continues .
