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TLeo · June 24, 2009, 08:01 AM

"sorry guys, it seems the logo on the stock is not of the armory but that of springfield arms "

Are you speaking of a cross cannons symbol stamped into the wood beside the WRA and GHD? If so, the stock was made for or by Winchester. That symbol and the letter WRA/GHD is the aceptance stamp put on the carbine by Winchester, not Springfield. GHD is the initials for Colonel Guy H. Drewry , commander of the ordnance district the carbine was made in. The RA-P is initials for Raritan Arsenal and P the inspectors inital which show this stock/carbine went through a repair and refurbishment procees at Raritan Arsenal where they would have put on the adjustable rear sights and bayonet lug (if your carbine has the lug) The IR Co and numbers on the adjusatable sight is the sight manufacturers stamp for International Register Co. Hope this helps!

June 24, 2009, 08:01 AM	#5
TLeo Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2009 Location: NC Posts: 254	"sorry guys, it seems the logo on the stock is not of the armory but that of springfield arms " Are you speaking of a cross cannons symbol stamped into the wood beside the WRA and GHD? If so, the stock was made for or by Winchester. That symbol and the letter WRA/GHD is the aceptance stamp put on the carbine by Winchester, not Springfield. GHD is the initials for Colonel Guy H. Drewry , commander of the ordnance district the carbine was made in. The RA-P is initials for Raritan Arsenal and P the inspectors inital which show this stock/carbine went through a repair and refurbishment procees at Raritan Arsenal where they would have put on the adjustable rear sights and bayonet lug (if your carbine has the lug) The IR Co and numbers on the adjusatable sight is the sight manufacturers stamp for International Register Co. Hope this helps!