Hi all.
I recently came across an Inglis Hi Power that's got me stumped, and unfortunately I don't have a copy of Inglis Diamond yet so I was hoping someone could figure this out.
First things first, the pistol in question.
As you can see, it looks like a standard Inglis with shoulder stock.
But here's where things get weird.
It has a four digit W prefix serial number. So far I haven't come across any reference to a W prefix.
Also, serials are stamped in a non standard area and it lacks any government acceptance stamps. The barrel also seems to have been scrubbed.
The markings on the other side are fairly standard.
The only other odd thing is the cutout for the stock is fairly roughly done and in the white.
My guess is that it is a lunchbox special that someone has later stamped with a serial, but it seems odd that it would have a letter prefix if that was the case.
Anybody have any answers? Is there any way to find out when it was made?
I recently came across an Inglis Hi Power that's got me stumped, and unfortunately I don't have a copy of Inglis Diamond yet so I was hoping someone could figure this out.
First things first, the pistol in question.
As you can see, it looks like a standard Inglis with shoulder stock.
But here's where things get weird.
It has a four digit W prefix serial number. So far I haven't come across any reference to a W prefix.
Also, serials are stamped in a non standard area and it lacks any government acceptance stamps. The barrel also seems to have been scrubbed.
The markings on the other side are fairly standard.
The only other odd thing is the cutout for the stock is fairly roughly done and in the white.
My guess is that it is a lunchbox special that someone has later stamped with a serial, but it seems odd that it would have a letter prefix if that was the case.
Anybody have any answers? Is there any way to find out when it was made?
