EI Rotary Safeties Revisited

[USGI]

I saw this "overstamped" safety today, and remembered an older thread on the subject. So were these sold to Steinen for use in the upgrade progams without ever having been installed in Carbines at Inland? Here's a link to the older thread:

https://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=6035

Thanks! - Bob

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[USGI]

A new thread today shows another of these safeties more clearly.

https://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?p=321129

It appears that Eaton Pond likely received them from Steinen, and put their marking over the "Double S" showing they were meant for use at Inland. Does anyone on the forum have an original late Inland Carbine with one of these on it? - Bob

[BrianQ]

It appears that Eaton Pond likely received them from Steinen, and put their marking over the "Double S" showing they were meant for use at Inland.

What evidence or data lead you to that conclusion?

[USGI]

What evidence or data lead you to that conclusion?

Actually I was confused by your response "other way around" in the 2009 thread, and started to post there for a clarification. Since the thread was old, I was advised to start a new thread and link back to the old one. I'm confused because it looks like the EI is on top of the Steinen logo. Just couldn't figure out how it could have been the "other way around," so started this new thread. After about 80 views and no responses, I decided to make a "wild guess" as to how that could have happened. I have absolutely no data or evidence other than the appearance of the stamp. Another idea I had was that possibly Eaton Pond allowed Steinen to stamp "EI" over their own logo, and ship them directly to Inland. I'm sorry if I made it sound like I had information on this - actually I just wanted to know the real story on these "interesting" safeties. Also, were they used in production of new Inland carbines, or did they end up being used in the upgrade and rebuild programs only? Thanks! - Bob

[BrianQ]

[painter777]

Eaton pond sold to Steinen.

BQ set me straight on one I came across long ago.

Cheers,
Charlie-Painter777

[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

It was mentioned in the 2009 thread.

[painter777]

BQ,
Another JAO/SS picture posted by Herc Powder, link here:
2 Type IV Rotary safety Markings Questions ??

Cheers Buddy,
Charlie-Painter777

[USGI]

It took a "team effort," but I'm finally starting to get the picture on this. Thanks to all you guys! - Bob