As far as the Birmingham proofs (BNP) on the rifle, there will be one on the top of the receiver ring in front of the bolt and one on the right front operating lug of the bolt.
These proofs would...
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As far as the Birmingham proofs (BNP) on the rifle, there will be one on the top of the receiver ring in front of the bolt and one on the right front operating lug of the bolt.
These proofs would...
Ms15710, thanks for the info and for allowing me to add it to my data file.
It's always satisfying to be able to add more observations.
RCS, I have not yet come across a -2SA X1 bolt but am...
Observed codes seen on rifles : A B C F G H J L R S T U
Serial No.------Code-----Date
613217--------- U-------- 5-42
730585--------- R-------- 7-42
731134--------- F---------7-42...
Does your rifle have a letter code on the left side of the lower band ?
In one pic, it looks like it might, but can't quite make it out.
Thanks.
Years ago, Tony Pucci pointed out this oddity of the heat lot being also under the rear sight cover.
Since August 2012, I have seen and noted 11 such receivers.
One in June 1942, five in...
Surely, not NOS.
To my eye, the stacking swivel screw does appear to be staked judging from the flattened end of the screw.
So far, the gas cylinders I have seen with the W mark on top of the...
Thanks Singer B. Exactly how I feel.
Over the years I have seen three or four later followers with the early slide. Always loose in parts bins, never on a rifle. Other than that, I know nothing else about these anomalies.
I always...
From my observations only, I believe the drawing number on the trigger guard started going away in late January '42 or early February '42.
I have seen two March '42 rifles with the -3 trigger...
Robert,
SA 49635 has the round bolt recess.
This rifle was acquired from the CMP in March 2012 in M1D configuration.
Not my rifle. I found this info in April 2016 while surfing the Web.
So...
Thanks, Bob.
Appreciate the pic. I ain't no good at posting them thar things.
I think I like "lug recess" better myself. I feel it is a better descriptive. Have no idea where the term "bolt...
What I call the bolt recess is the slot cut in the right side of the receiver below the rear sight cover to allow the bolt's right front operating lug ,together with the operating rod ,to slide fully...
ArtPahl
Does your WRA receiver have the square or the round bolt recess?
Great observations by both CINDERS and bob seijas !!!
When you're young, you don't realize you're dumb. Unfortunately, I'm "old and too often still dumb" !!!
Gosh ,Bob - Get that ambition back please !!!
Us guys really crave such info.
I know, I know, it is a SICKNESS for me!!!
I really have always appreciated the time and effort that you and others...
bob seijas,
Great info - "The long pinion was first used on December 28, 1942 on a rifle in the 1.09 million range."
Bob, where was this info found?
Is it from reported observations or from...
My personal opinion is that no plugged M1C receiver , and especially one with the "SA-52" rebuild marking behind the rear sight, is a candidate for "restoration". The plugged M1C receiver is a...
I just checked my saved info. Should have done this before my previous post.
This rifle showed up in Feb. 2007 as a barreled receiver with post-war rear sight. The barrel was SA 6535448 4 65 ...
I think it's possible that the receiver is a 1980's import from Korea - probably brought back by EXEL.
The parkerizing and condition are very characteristic of those rifles. The black mark on the...
A lower band with Y stamped on the left side just sold on ebay. First time I've seen Y.
I have seen or heard of codes A B D E G H J R S T U W Y . I don't recall seeing any numbers,...
The -12SA RE6B bolt can be found with the hole and without the hole.
GY serial number 6 was offered for sale at an Ohio Gun Collectors Association show in 1994.
The asking price was $15,000.00 then.
I did not know there was a GX model. Thanks for the post.
I would like to know more about the Suncorite paint myself.
When I first got serious about accumulating Garands years ago, several local guys mentioned that the British Lend Lease rifles were quite...
madcratebuilder,
I see that your stock has the long throat and also has the dimple in the stock ferrule, both of which are correct for your serial number.
I have 312671 with the same stock with 36...
The theory I'm currently nursing : the location of the proof marks, whether under the op rod or on the muzzle, probably would not have involved Sam Cummings.
In 1955, I would not think that he...