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I think the "A-P" is an "RA-P". Raritan Arsenal rebuild mark.

I do an informational like this for every surplus rifle I own and I find it to be a lot of fun and an extremely interesting exercise. I don't own a 1903 Springfield, so I can't help you with the...

It is 3/8

Is this a cartouche, and if so, what does it denote? I took off her repro sling tonight to replace with an original 1907, and I saw this mark for the first time, it has escaped me all these years....

Thanks for the info. Right now I'm just assuming the rifle is shooting point of aim with the front sight aligned all the way to the right. I'm betting it didn't come that way from the CMP and that...

I have a question for you guys along the lines of this thread topic. I'm just a casual shooter, doing my best to accurize my Garands as I go along. I picked up a CMP special grade Garand a while back...

Interesting. You guys have done a great service to collectors in doing what you can to expose the fakers out there. It is appreciated.

So i'm assuming from this statement that the cartouche is good?

I appreciate you guys taking the time to look.

Well, the "snoopy cartouche" really threw me for a loop and I'd sleep better if I could get an "A-OK" from someone in the know. :thup:

So, are you saying it looks good to you?

Luxembourg 30.06


I always wanted a 30-06 FN49 but never thought I'd ever stumble upon one, let alone at a price I would be willing to pay. Price is relative, though, as these have really...

I'm usually pretty good about being able to authenticate markings from pictures, but this one appears to have been double stamped a bit and has been tough to verify. I'd appreciate a second opinion....

The AFPG on your barrel stands for AIR FORCE PREMIUM GRADE. These were match rifles built at Lackland AFB. You absolutely scored, even if only the barrel is AFPG. We'll need more pics or info to...