My QHMC M1 details (welcome comments)
I'm a new to this board - but not to the M1. My father served in the military (as an MP) during the Korean War. I believe the rifle I now have was his service rifle but I am unsure. The serial number on the rifle is 4,800,xxx (Spring 1944) - It is a Quality Hardware & Machine Co. brand. I brokedown the rifle last night - and to my surprise the rifle does not have a lot of stamps on it...
The barrel is stamped I.B.M. Co. below the front sight - and the barrel appears to be machined (micro-grooves, around the barrel, the length of the barrel) on the outside.
The Sling-Slot in the butt of the Stock is stamped P-U
The stock also has a faint stamp of RIA with EB (below RIA). The bottom of the stock grip is stamped with a capital P with a circle around it.
The hand guard is stamped HI
I do not see any other stamps on the stock - and the only other stamp is on the Magazine release button - which is a W, or M.
The Sling appears to be original as well - with button clasp.
Can anyone else tell me where to look for stamps (on metal or wood) serial numbers or otherwise.
I found that the trigger housing is stamped INLAND
The bolt is the round type (EM-Q) - not flat - which I suspect to be correct for the serial number 4,800,XXX
I fell in love with this rifle the first time I shot it. Its in wonderful condition as well - I just need to freshen up the wood with fine steel wool - and lin seed oil.
Sorry for the long post - but I am very excited to have found this web-site.
Cheers!
