Gas Trap receivers with 44 barrels/stocks?
Hey all,
This is just something that I have noticed over time across an array of different platforms. I have at some point seen quite a few rifles for sale with gas trap or five-digit serial numbers having 1944 barrels, Type 2/Type 3 Lockbars, and GAW-stamped stocks.
The last one I noticed just now prompted me to create this post. I assume it's most likely a coincidence, but it's worth asking if there's any knowledge of a rebuilding period in 1944 of early rifles. All I know is that gas traps were to remain in service until parts were worn.
Thank you!
- Michael
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SA GAW cartouche and rebuild stamp
By 1944, the SA GAW stamp was being used as both a inspection cartouche on new production rifles and as a rebuild cartouche. I have owned or have seen the model 1903A1 and 1903A3 stocks with the rebuild SA GAW stamp. I have also seen M1 rifle stocks with the rebuild SA GAW stamp too. Your WRA RS and SA GAW stamped stock is not common to find. Re: serial numbers, I remember the NCO's always wanted the low numbered rifles with five or six digits as the number was easy to remember
My photos show a Winchester stock with the SA GAW rebuild stampAttachment 128993Attachment 128994Attachment 128995Attachment 128996