what do you make of this "hand stamp"?

**phillydude** · 01-28-2014 08:12 AM

surfing the web i came across this, looks like there was never a serial number from the factory but someone later added it. thoughts.......

LOT #215 - Standard Products Mdl M1 Carbine SA Rifle*.30 Cal

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**frankderrico** · 01-28-2014 09:20 AM

Hey Brian, another strange one. Imported barrel, repro stock, looks like it had a bayonet mounted on it for years. Definitely hand stamped serial. Re-parked, possibly a welded receiver. Could have been put together a long time ago. Let's see what others have to say about it.....Frank

**jimb16** · 01-28-2014 10:21 AM

I sure wouldn't waste my time bidding on it. If I did, it would only be around $350, and I'd be worried that I might win!

**phillydude** · 01-28-2014 01:12 PM

id never bid on it , thing that struck me was it looks like it never had a serial number to begin with.

**JimF4M1s (Deceased)** · 01-28-2014 01:22 PM

Looks like an amalgamation. No interest to me.

**Bruce McAskill** · 01-29-2014 03:46 PM

You can see where the original serial number had been removed as there are still marks on the receiver. Could have been a stolen rifle in the past that the number was removed and later the rifle was recovered. The new number could have been an ATF issued number for it.

**JimF4M1s (Deceased)** · 01-29-2014 08:44 PM

If it is a reissued ATF number there should be paperwork.

**Bob K** · 01-29-2014 09:56 PM

What do you guys think of the stock in lot 266a ?
http://bidopia.auctionflex.com/showl...lang=En#images

**shadycon** · 01-30-2014 08:13 AM

Recoil plate cover looks aftermarket. GK

**jimb16** · 01-30-2014 03:56 PM

The stock is a doctored commercial stock. Recoil plate is wrong, cut of the leather is wrong, welds are wrong, rivets are wrong....need I go on?

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