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Unread 05-10-2010, 10:03 PM   #4
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Originally Posted by Dave Fuller View Post
I have been wondering the same thing. Further, I am curious how the shields were inlet into the stock. They must have used a stamp or jig of some sort... Maybe one of the stock makers out there could share how they have done this.
Answer: During the production years, a die was used to cut out the precise shape of the badge (V-G) or shield ( D and above) and was struck by a hammer to cut. The DelGregos' have the original old dies.
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