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Swiss K31 wood stock emblem?

I have a swiss k31 (walnut stock ) circa 1943 and on the stock where the swiss crest normally would be I have an "8" with a circle around it. Any ideas what this could be?

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  • JOHN B
    Lv 6
    6 years ago

    Could it be a 3? 3 in a circle is the acceptance mark from the Canton Arsenal. There are some other stampings from Canton that may be found on your rifle.

    They'll have C as the first letter.

    Update: Canton was basically a repair facility, which means your stock was probably a replacement.

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