Help to ID berrel import mark

[goldbill]

Can any one help me with this partial barrel mark?? Who is the importer, country from which imported?Attachment 69704

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[USGI]

Bill, the picture is so small I can't make it out. Do you have a larger one? - Bob

[goldbill]

Yes,ill try to post. Originally site refused any larger pic posting.

[cali201]

U.S. Carbine Imports & Exports

[goldbill]

[QUOTE=cali201;355360]U.S. Carbine Imports & Exports[/QUOTE I have gone over all the listed markings first, none look similar to us, except possibly the New Helvetica. However, mine is on the underside of the exposed barrel. I see if I can alter the pic to increase the size.

[goldbill]

Attachment 69745 barrel markings

[bonnie]

Looks to be Arlington Ord. Your location description puts it in the right place also. Arlington stamps were very indistinct on a lot of their guns. Most of these carbines had well worn metal finish and wood, brought back from South Korea.
Saw M1 carbines carried every day by ROK soldiers and the national police, while there in the early 70s.

[USGI]

Looks like Arlington Ordnance - VA. I have one like it. - Bob

[Bruce McAskill]

In general they imported a better grade of carbine from South Korea in the mid to late 80's. Most of their import marks look like a scratch on the bottom of the barrel.

[goldbill]

thanks to all for your responses.