US Property Stamp Question

[Sunray]

"...why was the NO.4MK1 enfield made by Savage marked US property..." The stamp was a 'get around' for the U.S. government. Savage started making No.4's under contract before The Lend/Lease Act was enacted. Savage didn't make any weapons for the U.S. military during W.W. II.
"...defaced or obliterated..." Cost.
"...Chrysanthemums removed..." That had to do with the Japanese not wanting the symbol of their Emperor in the hands of "barbarians". Not all of 'em were removed either, except when they were disarmed under occupation. An Arisaka with the Chrysanthemum intact brings a premium to a collector.

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[PhillipM]

"...Savage started making No.4's under contract before The Lend/Lease Act was enacted. Savage didn't make any weapons for the U.S. military during W.W. II. ...

Negative on that! Savage made Thompson sub machineguns!