what do you make of this "hand stamp"?

[phillydude]

surfing the web i came across this, looks like there was never a serial number from the factory but someone later added it. thoughts.......


LOT #215 - Standard Products Mdl M1 Carbine SA Rifle*.30 Cal

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[frankderrico]

Hey Brian, another strange one. Imported barrel, repro stock, looks like it had a bayonet mounted on it for years. Definitely hand stamped serial. Re-parked, possibly a welded receiver. Could have been put together a long time ago. Let's see what others have to say about it.....Frank

[jimb16]

I sure wouldn't waste my time bidding on it. If I did, it would only be around $350, and I'd be worried that I might win!

[phillydude]

id never bid on it , thing that struck me was it looks like it never had a serial number to begin with.

[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

Looks like an amalgamation. No interest to me.

[Bruce McAskill]

You can see where the original serial number had been removed as there are still marks on the receiver. Could have been a stolen rifle in the past that the number was removed and later the rifle was recovered. The new number could have been an ATF issued number for it.

[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

If it is a reissued ATF number there should be paperwork.

[Bob K]

What do you guys think of the stock in lot 266a ?
http://bidopia.auctionflex.com/showl...lang=En#images

[shadycon]

Recoil plate cover looks aftermarket. GK

[jimb16]

The stock is a doctored commercial stock. Recoil plate is wrong, cut of the leather is wrong, welds are wrong, rivets are wrong....need I go on?