1955 Type 53 Showcase Consideration

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JDennis
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Re: 1955 Type 53 Showcase Consideration

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andrewd41 wrote:Look at the C.A.I. import stamp. I can't tell from the picture but it should be etched "after" the bluing was applied. If that stamp is blued than the bluing was done after the import mark. The metal looks great compared to the stock.
I can snap a pic of it if you like, It is stamped and not reblued. If you look at the first pic up against the tree the Import stamp sticks out like crazy. I think it has just shadowing in the pic of the receiver.
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fenceline
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Re: 1955 Type 53 Showcase Consideration

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andrewd41 wrote:Look at the C.A.I. import stamp. I can't tell from the picture but it should be etched "after" the bluing was applied. If that stamp is blued than the bluing was done after the import mark. The metal looks great compared to the stock.
Hmmm. Re-blued maybe? Still wouldn't kick it from the collection.
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Re: 1955 Type 53 Showcase Consideration

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:vcool: :vcool: Nice rifle. Congrats :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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