Large AAG arsenal mark on scant stock?

Hey guys,

Does a large AAG on the left wrist of a Springfield scant stock indicate inspection by Augusta Arsenal Georgia? Looked in Brophy's and all arsenal markings that start with AA are Augusta Arsenal, AAG is not listed. Does the G stand for Georgia?

The proof P on the bottom of the wrist is serifed with rectangular border. Thought I read somewhere that was used at the San Antonio Arsenal?

Stock is a beauty and was never reworked.

Lancebear

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Originally Posted by Lancebear

Hey guys,

Does a large AAG on the left wrist of a Springfield scant stock indicate inspection by Augusta Arsenal Georgia? Looked in Brophy's and all arsenal markings that start with AA are Augusta Arsenal, AAG is not listed. Does the G stand for Georgia?

The proof P on the bottom of the wrist is serifed with rectangular border. Thought I read somewhere that was used at the San Antonio Arsenal?

Stock is a beauty and was never reworked.

Lancebear

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(1) No. "G" is the last initial of the inspector.

(2) You read correctly. But I don't recall anyone stating that San Antonio Arsenal retained exclusive use of the boxed "P". :)

Hope this helps.

J.B.

As I recall, Red River Arsenal used the "square" P as well, didn't they?

Yes. But Red River inherited it from San Antonio.

J.B.

John, Where did you find out that the last letter was the initial of the inspector? I have often wondered whether the letter indicated a time period or year. Have you ever seen a list of the inspectors at Augusta?

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Originally Posted by Newscotlander

John, Where did you find out that the last letter was the initial of the inspector? I have often wondered whether the letter indicated a time period or year. Have you ever seen a list of the inspectors at Augusta?

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I have an Ordnance Dept. document from about 1921 which clearly states that the last letter is the inspector's last initial.

I have identified only one inspector who was assigned to Augusta on a temporary basis (about six months).

J.B.

Thanks. Can you tell me the letter that short term inspector used and the time period?

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Originally Posted by Newscotlander

Thanks. Can you tell me the letter that short term inspector used and the time period?

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The letter was "L" and the time period was 1921. I have a photo of the stamp and two separate Ordnance documents certifying the inspector's identity.

J.B.

I really like your avatar :thup:

John, Thank you. Hopefully, someday we will have the names of all the inspectors at Augusta and can establish a timeframe for each of the different stamps used.