Quote Originally Posted by JGaynor View Post
John I believe the pads may have been introduced earlier. I have a late 1st block rifle (3423505) which I believe has the pad. I'll take it apart tomorrow and confirm.
The rifle has no indications of an overhaul.

Regards,

Jim
As I thought the above captioned rifle is equipped with a pad. Aug 43 bbl. Assembled and shipped in Oct/Nov 43.







All indications lead me to believe the rifle is as issued save the scope and rings which I added.

Regards,

Jim