buttstock numbers

[kennethg 0]

Are all buttstocks numbered? And where would these numbers be found?

Thanks,

[ArtR 0]

Factory numbering of stocks was minimal. The photos attached show examples. The 4 digit production logs only indicate the number "2", but we have seen evidence of the number "3" being used as well.

[tinsoldier 0]

In addition to ArtR's excellent info and pics, sometimes you really have to look carefully to see them, here's one of mine - a 2, because of the rough grain of the wood, it's barely discernable.  

[kennethg 0]

Thanks for the info. Very helpful.

[Joseph Scott 0]

Numbers are also found on the face of the stock against the magazine.  I am of the opinion they were indications of which shift made the stocks. I have seen more at this location than on the exterior.

[kennethg 0]

The camera found the number easier than my eyes did. It appears to be a 2.

[WHIG 0]

I didn't find my stock mark #2 until I removed the thin layer of varnish with denatured alcohol and wiped her down with numerous layers of boiled linseed oil. The #2 stamping sure stands out now!