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Originally Posted by
Joe W
Regarding the stock markings (L SAA), I believe the "L" is the inspector mark and the "SAA" is San Antonio Arsenal. The proof mark in a square box indicates proof firing after rebuild. Rifles proof fired following original build will be found with the proof P enclosed within a circle. Serial numbers were not stamped on stocks of service rifles, either during original build or by rebuild facilities.
Very interesting. I greatly appreciate the info. Thank you
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10-19-2016 03:02 PM
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The stock is not original. No Scant was. The LSAA is a late San Antonio Arsenal stamp, indicating an overhaul at some point. I'd guess you paid about $300-400 too much.
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--George Orwell
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This could be a DCM gun. Way over-priced.
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When would you estimate the stock was made then? And what does the "P" mark mean?
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The stock probably dates somewhere in the 1943-44 period; The "P" indicates that the rifle successfully was [p]roof-fired before it was accepted by the Army after being rebuilt. The "square" box indicates San Antonio Arsenal.
People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.
--George Orwell
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Based on the articles (which included line drawings) by Charles Redfield as published in Billy Pyle's "The Garand Stand Report" (published quarterly) the P in the square box is post WW2.
I have noticed both a serif P in the square box and a non serif P in a square box which are from different arsenals
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