Need M1 Garand Barrel info on markings!

[bulldog_mack13]

I have a June of 44' Garand , but ive never seen barrell markings like thease. I was told they were done when the Army put on a new barrel, are they right?

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[bulldog_mack13]

Can anyone take a stab at it?

[finloq]

No expert but if I remember correctly: the small 'P' is a pre-assembly proof mark, the large 'P' is a post assembly proof mark. No idea on the 'H'.
That would be the strangest date marking, I have seen on an M1. I have a hard time believing that they would mark the actual day, that the barrel was made.

Hmmm, last post: http://forum.1911forum.com/showthread.php?p=3068037

[Calif-Steve]

The WWII barrrels have their markings under the handguard, on the top of the barrel. The "8-5-44" looks questionable to me. Pull the handguard and post those markings.