03A3 Stock Marking

**Grandpa8** · 03-09-2011 07:51 AM

I am looking at an 03A3 that has "US" stamped in stock just forward of the buttplate. Do not recall seeng that mark before. What is the story on that imprint?

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**John Beard** · 03-10-2011 01:46 AM

The marking is authentic, but the source and meaning are unknown.

J.B.

**jburg318** · 03-10-2011 10:11 PM

Originally Posted by John Beard

The marking is authentic, but the source and meaning are unknown.

J.B.

Correction. US was stamped on the rifles in the 50s and 60s by the DCM (now CMP icon

) before sale. US stands for unserviceable stock and usually the rifles were missing a non-essential piece such as a stock band or butt swivel. SS on the other hand stood for serviceable stock and no pieces were missing from the rifle.

Jon
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**Grandpa8** · 03-11-2011 11:32 AM

Thank you for your help. I am learning a lot!

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