The Found M1

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If you mean the cut that runs down fron the sight locking dove tale,
then yes it does loon a little rough on the edges.
can see the reason for the cut,
did it become a standard modification?
or a manufacturing addition?
What is the meaning of the inspectors marks if there is any?
and are the numbers ending SA the right age for the date?

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did it become a standard modification?

Yes, it was a mod to tighten a loose gas cylinder.

What is the meaning of the inspectors marks if there is any?

There is a meaning but I don't have it. They all appear at different stages of manufacture.

Are the numbers ending SA the right age for the date?

From what I saw yes. The barrel is marked for date of manufacture on the side under the Op Rod Handle...