I ordered a service grade M1 Garand this past summer and got a SA in very good condition. One note in the package said SA-6/45 and another stated Dec 1943 which I haven't resolved yet but can.
The stock appears to have not been used in combat as there are a few scratches and a few dented places, but overall makes me think it could have been used only in training with a minimum of handling.
The barrel, 4+ TE and 0 ME looks very good, but with no date markings., only what I understand as drawing numbers located on the top of the barrel beginning about 3 inches forward of the throat whic are D 35448-35-Y-225-B M. On the right side of the barrel about 2 inches forward of the throat is a Z
The operating rod is marked IHC and the bolt and trigger group SA.
Are there any Garand barrels that don't have a date stamp?
Thanks,
Mtnsmith
Serial number lookup indicates rifle was manufactured in April 1944. Can't believe two incorrect dates listed on CMP paper work. One was on the blue tag attached to the case.
The stock appears to have not been used in combat as there are a few scratches and a few dented places, but overall makes me think it could have been used only in training with a minimum of handling.
The barrel, 4+ TE and 0 ME looks very good, but with no date markings., only what I understand as drawing numbers located on the top of the barrel beginning about 3 inches forward of the throat whic are D 35448-35-Y-225-B M. On the right side of the barrel about 2 inches forward of the throat is a Z
The operating rod is marked IHC and the bolt and trigger group SA.
Are there any Garand barrels that don't have a date stamp?
Thanks,
Mtnsmith
Serial number lookup indicates rifle was manufactured in April 1944. Can't believe two incorrect dates listed on CMP paper work. One was on the blue tag attached to the case.