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6.6m WRA Carbine build date?
I’m trying to figure out the approximate build date for a WRA carbine, 6.600xxx. I know the WRA polish room dates are available for Garand
receivers and wondering if the records were also found for the Carbine? The books I have and charts on line indicate blocks of dates and are not very specific, for example this one would probably be Jan45. However, when I find a few close numbers on line the experts say early mid 45. Just trying to pin down a better date, my guesstimate based upon what I’ve found is Apr/May. Can anyone on the forum provide a more definitive or accurate timeframe? Regards
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The last serial # applied on a WRA receiver on 8 May 1945 was 6600370.
The last serial # applied on 9 May 1945 was 6601750.
Keep in mind there was a time lag between the date the serial # was stamped and when the carbine was a finished product.
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Thank you very much that is exactly what I was looking for. This is 670, 9 May. Regards
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Thank you for the great info, could you provide the serial window for 23 April? I have a WRA Garand
that was serial numbered on 23 Apr and while doubtful it would be interesting to find one serialed the same day! Thanks again.
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W5USMC
The last serial # applied on a WRA receiver on 8 May 1945 was 6600370.
The last serial # applied on 9 May 1945 was 6601750.
Keep in mind there was a time lag between the date the serial # was stamped and when the carbine was a finished product.
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cpc,
Assume you are talking about Apr 1945?
The last serial# applied on 21 Apr 1945 was 6581550
There is none listed for 22 Apr 1945 (Sunday off?)
The last serial# applied on 23 Apr 1945 was 6583020
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Thank you very much - now I will be on the lookout for a M1
serial numbered between 6581550 - 6583020. Thanks again for your assistance and help! Regards
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i own 7273576 that i was figuring mid Jan 1945
Last edited by Chuckindenver; 04-22-2024 at 11:18 PM.
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Chuckindenver
i own 7273576 that i was figuring mid Jan 1945
Your about 6 months off Chuck, 7273576 was stamped on 16 July 45.
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i was going by the list on line of dates ect
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