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Large AAG arsenal mark on scant stock?
Hey guys,
Does a large AAG on the left wrist of a Springfield scant stock indicate inspection by Augusta Arsenal Georgia? Looked in Brophy's and all arsenal markings that start with AA are Augusta Arsenal, AAG is not listed. Does the G stand for Georgia?
The proof P on the bottom of the wrist is serifed with rectangular border. Thought I read somewhere that was used at the San Antonio Arsenal?
Stock is a beauty and was never reworked.
Lancebear
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Lancebear
Hey guys,
Does a large AAG on the left wrist of a Springfield scant stock indicate inspection by Augusta Arsenal Georgia? Looked in Brophy's and all arsenal markings that start with AA are Augusta Arsenal, AAG is not listed. Does the G stand for Georgia?
The proof P on the bottom of the wrist is serifed with rectangular border. Thought I read somewhere that was used at the San Antonio Arsenal?
Stock is a beauty and was never reworked.
Lancebear
(1) No. "G" is the last initial of the inspector.
(2) You read correctly. But I don't recall anyone stating that San Antonio Arsenal retained exclusive use of the boxed "P". ![Smile](images/smilies/smile.gif)
Hope this helps.
J.B.
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As I recall, Red River Arsenal used the "square" P as well, didn't they?
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Yes. But Red River inherited it from San Antonio.
J.B.
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John, Where did you find out that the last letter was the initial of the inspector? I have often wondered whether the letter indicated a time period or year. Have you ever seen a list of the inspectors at Augusta?
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John, Where did you find out that the last letter was the initial of the inspector? I have often wondered whether the letter indicated a time period or year. Have you ever seen a list of the inspectors at Augusta?
I have an Ordnance Dept. document from about 1921 which clearly states that the last letter is the inspector's last initial.
I have identified only one inspector who was assigned to Augusta on a temporary basis (about six months).
J.B.
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Thanks. Can you tell me the letter that short term inspector used and the time period?
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Thanks. Can you tell me the letter that short term inspector used and the time period?
The letter was "L" and the time period was 1921. I have a photo of the stamp and two separate Ordnance documents certifying the inspector's identity.
J.B.
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John, Thank you. Hopefully, someday we will have the names of all the inspectors at Augusta and can establish a timeframe for each of the different stamps used.