From the pix, it looks buffed and reblued as well as redone stock finish. The screw holes and screws in the triggerplate give it away.

The crossed cannon cartouche' is an indication that can't be ignored, but how the gun was used is anyone's guess.

Strange that it doesn't have the usual "Property of U.S. Government" so prevalent on everything from pencils and ballpoint pens to bulldozers.

Walt might be able to find out where it originally delivered to.

Last edited by Chuck H; 07/09/10 06:10 PM.