M1 Carbine Second SN Stamping

[mdrim13]

Hello All,

Would anyone know why the serial number would be stamped on my M1 carbine in front of the rear sight as well as behind? I cant seem to find info on this or pictures of this on the forum or the internet. I have always assumed it was done to aid in seeing the number because it has the later type rear sight that makes it hard to see but this is just my assumption. It is obviously a hand stamp as it is not straight and one number is struck twice, one over the other. The number styling looks the same as the original serial number. Was this done in military service during a rebuild or something or did someone do this after the fact? Thanks.

mdrim13

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