Thanks Jim. The next time he has it apart Ill check out the drawing numbers on the various componants. I am interested to see if there is a drawing number on the reciever.

I have a Springfield M1icon with a Feb '44 date. On the right side under the rail it is marked "Federal Ordinance." I have done some research and have found good things said as well as some horrible things about their work. As far as I could tell from my research, they were rebuilt in the early 2000s. Were these the ones built from South Korea parts kits? Your opinion would be appreciated.

I can’t seem to find any signs of re-welding. The repark looks real nice. Should I do a Rockwell hardness test over a certain portion of it where it would have been rewelded?

Where would I find drawing numbers and their corresponding dates?

Again, thanks for your answers and interest in a newbie,
Jesse