This pretty much shows the attitude of Winchester. They wanted the Simmons rib on the gun, but they didn't want the name stamped on the rib. And they paid to have their guns that way. Either way, you get the same rib, but people who are collectors, want the unmarked rib. I imagine they shoot the same. NOW, let's talk Model 12 with a big humungous Moneymaker trap rib. Cool man.