Any thoughts ?

[Bob Carriere]

I know I am old and my eye sight is failing....

,,,,but where the (&^^%%$ is ... mark of the X...?


Boob

[Phil Waterman]

Hi Bob

Here is a close up of the X or +

Phil

[Yeo.NT]

Checked out the Chevy HUW here at the musuem here in Petawawa and found the same marking. Also have a few pictures of the HUW.

[maple_leaf_eh]

My guess is some sort of inspector's mark. You see this on British-made guns. Each plant had its inspectors, and for some guys' stamping style were more distinctive.