mvmhm Posted March 27, 2022 Share #1 Posted March 27, 2022 This walked rifle walked in the door yesterday morning - we'd previously received the sailor's uniform and a ton of doco, but the son wanted to hang on to the rifle for a bit, so I was surprised when he showed up with it and his father's photos. His dad served aboard the USS Ringness and came aboard shortly after they had helped rescue some of the USS Indianapolis' survivors - including Captain McVay. The Ringness then went to Okinawa, followed by beng sent to Jinsen. After that they wetn to Tsingtao, China, which is where the majority of his photos are from. The son doesn't recall when the buttplate was replaced. There's what I believe is a double circle / school mark on the receiver above the Mum, which has only been cross cut. Other than those issues (and no sling over course), the rife doesn't look like it was ever taken out of the rack. The map is in his scrapbook... Let me know your thoughts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwar Posted March 27, 2022 Share #2 Posted March 27, 2022 It doesn't have any declaration papers ? I find that odd, especially for the Navy.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvmhm Posted March 27, 2022 Author Share #3 Posted March 27, 2022 He hasn't gone through all the paperwork yet, so who knows what might turn up... Mark sends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwar Posted March 27, 2022 Share #4 Posted March 27, 2022 The certificate would certainly add provenance to the rifle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Lukas Posted April 1, 2022 Share #5 Posted April 1, 2022 Hard to say from these photos but finish on stock doesn’t look original. Butt plate looks correct and original. Circle stamp is one of Jinsen arsenals proof marks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvmhm Posted April 6, 2022 Author Share #6 Posted April 6, 2022 Thanks for the info. Mark sends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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