SRS check please....

[Dad]

Need a SRS check for a Springfield S/N 959808.

Thanks.

D.

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[Mike D]

Nothin' in the books.

[Dad]

Thank you!

D.

[mdrim13]

If you dont mind me asking what is SRS? If I remember right its Springfield Research Service? If thats correct what exactly do they do?

[Rick the Librarian]

They maintain records on old firearms, mostly military. It was founded by the late Franklin Mallory, who did most of the research. They publish a magazine called Martial Arms Collector. Subscribers can get direct help with serial number information. They can also obtain (for a fee) copies of the records. They used to sell books and CDs of some of the records, which they haven't done for several years.

[mdrim13]

For what rifles do they have records? Would they possibly have info on a Garand or Carbine?

[Rick the Librarian]

Yes, they have records for virtually all kinds of U.S. military firearms going back to the Civil War. Again, on the average, only about 5-10% of each kind are available.

[mdrim13]

where are the records from? How did SRS obtain them?

[Rick the Librarian]

Frank Mallory, the founder of SRS, did extensive research in the National Archives and other sources. I don't know if the current owners are continuing or just using what Frank found.

[mdrim13]

Thats interesting Rick. Would someone be willing to do a check on a couple numbers for me? Just by the off chance something would turn up.