Is this stock marking real or a fake?

[1956M1]

This is listed as an original stock marking. The listed (questionable) stock is the left picture.
What do the experts here think of it.
It's for sale on another forum and wouldn't like to see someone get ripped off.
Thanks.

Compared to a real one. The real pic does not have the receiver installed (right darker picture).

[jak]

The best one to ask is Rick Borecky on the CMP forums. He is the real expert.
You can also compare the cartouche to this one which is genuine on comment #6

https://www.m1garandforum.com/forum/...is-it-worth-it

[RCS]

I don't think your SA GAW stamp is original, check the letters and top of the flame to known originals

[jak]

RCS....The picture I am referencing is your stock. Is the cartouche genuine ??

[RCS]

here are two original SA GAW stamps also check the crossed cannon stamp

[RCS]

right side photo is a SA GAW rebuld on Winchester stock, same stamp used

[1956M1]

Thanks for the reply's.
I will post for Rick to see on the CMP forum.
I can't wait for his reply.

[RCS]

the photos of my SA GAW cartouches are original

Rick Borecky has seen my stocks in person a few times over the past few years, they are original

[TJT]

1956M1,
I'm calling your cartouche fake. The lower loop on the S shouldn't be smaller than the top one.
Jon

[lapriester]

1956M1,
I'm calling your cartouche fake. The lower loop on the S shouldn't be smaller than the top one.
Jon

I'll agree with this. Plus, on a used stock the Cartouche is, in my mind, way too sharp. It also looks like it was burned into the wood. A common trick used to simulate aging the stamping. Both appear to have been done.