Barrel Band Marking

[rocky321]

I can't seem to find this marking in any of my books. It is a closed diamond shape with the letter D inside.

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[usgicollector]

Donaldson if I remember correctly.
They were late WWII replacement parts (mid44- mid45)
At work, but off the top of my head, they were from St. Paul, Minnesota.
Dave

[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

USGI collector is correct.

Donaldson Company, Inc. of St. Paul, MN
Made as a replacement part from June 1944 to April 1945

Great seven page article on type 3 barrel bands in November 2009 CC Club newsletter #356.

[trekvana]

Jim,

what is the CC Club and where can I find this article? Looked up CC Club on google to no avail.

George

[G26ster]

Jim,

what is the CC Club and where can I find this article? Looked up CC Club on google to no avail.

George

Link here:

The Carbine Club - A CMP Affiliated Organization