K-31 from Aim for Your Viewing and Opinions

[320th INF]

Guys,

I purchase a K31 from Aim on 5/2014. I selected the "walnut stock" and the "hand pick" options.

I received an October 1943 production stock with a serial number corresponding to a 1944 production date.

I have a few concerns you may be able to help me with:

1. The barrel and the bolt cap are dated 1942. Is this the manufacturing date because of
a refurb or is this a manufacturing code? My guess is its a refurb barrel and bolt from
1942.

2. The rear barrel band has a three number code stamped on it. Is this a manufacturing
code or is this a band from an earlier rifle that had the serial numbers stamped on it?

3. There is a "P" stamped on the barrel, is this a private sale marking or just a contractors
mark?

Please see the below photos. I would love to hear all options, good or bad on what I've got.

Thanks in advance,

320th















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