My Saginaw S'G'

[Trilux]

I thought you guys might like to see this,

I only have one carbine and its certainly one of my favourite rifles to shoot.
Recently I was able to borrow "War Baby" and a few other carbine related books to find out exactly what I have and I was pleasantly surprised.

This carbine is most likely a vet bringback seeing as its ended up in New Zealand. I dont know any of its history but its condition and the fact it has all correct parts suggests that someone from NZ 5 Div. smuggled it home, its just a theory but those boys bought alot of stuff back.

Some previous owner has stamped their initials into the stock by the S'G' cartouche. Apart from that the wood is beautiful. Even tool marks are still visible on the handguard and under bright light I can see a stamped green number in the stock where the slide runs.

Im not sure on the proper accepted method of writing this stuff down but heres what ive found after a detail strip:

Reciever serial# 1836*** has the tool locating hole.
T2 flat bolt marked S'G'
T1 Firing pin marked S'G'
T1 rear sight marked B-S'G' . Flip sight leaf is also marked the same.
T1 Underwood barrel dated 8-43.
T1 front sight stamped 3 or 8 (hard to make out)
T1 barrel band (missing the swivel unfortunately)
T3 slide marked S'G'
T3 Trigger housing marked S'G'
T2 Trigger housing pin.
T2 Trigger marked S'G'
T1 sear marked SW-S'G'
T2a Hammer marked S'G'
T2 saftey marked IP-A
T1a Mag catch marked IP-W
T2 stock stamped RSG in the slingwell and boxed S'G' and crossed cannons.
T2 Handguard stamped RSG
T2 Buttplate stamped PM-IP
T1 Magazine stamped K-S'G'

I will attempt to upload a couple of photos.

Enjoy!

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[frankderrico]

Trilux, thanks for sharing. That is a real nice carbine. Interesting initials, I'm not sure it would be a previous owner. It may have some other meaning. JMO, others may way in on them. Take care.....Frank

[shadycon]

Very nice indeed!

[Rustship]

Wish it was Mine!

[grits]

Ser # 1861xxx
flat bolt S'G'
rear sight PI
plain front sight
barrel Underwood 9-43
barrel band T3 with a D inside a diamond
slide T3 S'G' w/a J and flaming bomb
triggerhousing S'G'
push safety no mark
mag catch M and E.I.
stock IO in well, a Circled P on grip and RIA over EB in a box on L side
2 rivet hand guard R.S.G.
butt plate stamped PM-S'G'
magazine K-S'G'
recoil plate SG
hammer U
bolt S'G'

This reads like a salvage form. LOL

[Bill Hollinger]

Trilux, that is a very nice S'G'! I DO wish it was mine also.

[Curt]

sweet!

[Maniac]

Very nice, Trilux. My original S'G' 1871xxx is the same except for:

Receiver: Ty. B variety 2. “N” mark on left side
9-43 Underwood barrel
Front sight: Ty. 1 “N” marked
Sling swivel: Ty. lla “KV-G” marked
Firing pin: Ty. l “S’G’” marked – tang has been modified to Ty. lll
Extractor: Ty. lll “W/S’G’” marked
Safety: Ty. II “IN” marked
Mag catch: Ty. lla “B-IP” marked
Recoil plate: Ty. lll “W-S’G’” marked
Buttplate: “PM-S’G’” marked


27319 ink stamped in slide channel of stock, very easily seen. The stock and handguard also have tool marks visible. The stock is the same as except no extra markings

[Trilux]

Sounds great Maniac! Stick up a pic, sounds like out M1s are twins.

[Maniac]

Sounds great Maniac! Stick up a pic, sounds like out M1s are twins.

I'd like to, Trilux, if only I can figure how to do it with the neat magnifying glass/expanding type pix. Please advise if possible and I'll try to do so when I can get off this blackberry and on my computer when I get home later tonight.