Questions from an amateur

[John Kepler]

Hello all,

The receiver is a Springfield ser. # 705xxx. Barrel date is S-A-6-42.

Consistent with the receiver build-date (early July 1942)

The op-rod is numbered D35382 SA

Nonsequitur. No op-rods were made without a "Dash" number following the drawing number

trigger group is D28290-SA,

Inconsistent with the build-date (March-Sept.1940). Replacement part

Bolt is 6528287-SA Y01

Inconsistent with the build-date (Post-War). Replacement part.

I also had a question about the stock, I cannot find any markings other than PB stamped on the metal of the section that holds the receiver. There are also faint traces of white numerals on the end of the buttstock. Any help is appreciated and does anyone know of any good reference books that can be acquired.

The "PB" is Pietro Baretta...an Italian replacement stock. Your rifle MIGHT be a re-pat Danish Garand, but like most, it certainly is a "Mixmaster".

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[BrianQ]

Nonsequitur. No op-rods were made without a "Dash" number following the drawing number