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About what serial number range/and or month did SA adopt parkerizing in WW1?
Were they still bluing the small parts, such as the rear stock band, trigger, screws, etc ?
when did asphaltum start...

One more thing before you post another witty retort- The point of my post was not to "pat myself on the back". I always thought the "I went to buy an M1 carbine and it was marked M2" stories were...

Don't worry, I'm not. I absolutely did the right thing, and most people reading this would agree. You, however, come across as a jackass.

Are you asking me why it was any of my business? I believe in helping people when they clearly are making an honest mistake that could cost them dearly in legal terms. I guess you don't...

I did...

Perusing gun broker and came across a nice looking late featured inland M1 listing.. Serial number in the 7 million, with M2 marked receiver, 45 dated barrel. A legitimate inland M2. The seller was...

By 1944 were they still consistently applying the rifle serial number on the stock fore end? Did this vary at all by manufacturer?

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I have no skin in this game. Just curious if this is a legitimate sniper.

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/869986867

Pre98.com has what may be a very early John Garand primer actuated prototype rifle. Whatever it is, it's very interesting and worth a look.

Looking for a blued extractor for an ERA p-14 rifle. Needs to be in excellent near mint condition.
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I guess my question was pretty vague.. I thought the early features, the grasping groove stock and lightening cuts in the rear sight base in particular, were dropped from production well before this...

I have come across a New Zealand marked Remington 1903 with early features, including a really nice grasping groove stock with clear RLB cartouche. NZ inventory number on the butt stock. The stock...

Upset is not the word I would use. The "I'm right and the reference books are wrong" statements can be a little flummoxing. I understand you are trying to help, and appreciate our response.

OK.... Willing to listen as I didn't know Larson' book had this reputation, if true. Please enlighten me as to how you are so confident this is a put together rifle? I have seen late M1a1s sold just...

For sale is a US Model 1917 rifle in good condition. Remington receiver and 11-18 barrel. Typical mixmaster in terms of parts. 3GM-K rebuild mark on the stock. Most of the finish is intact with the...

For sale is a very nice SA M1 Garand serial number 2002969. Barrel date of 10/43. Excellent dark-greenish parkerized finish however the barrel chamber is not in the white indicating a refinish at...

For sale is 97-98% condition WW2 vintage M1 Garand, made by Springfield armory in 1945. I purchased this rifle from Scott Duff years ago when he sold firearms on his website. It is original in all...

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https://www.dropbox.com/sh/1a87i839rn1qdl2/AACLmlyKTwGJYiNgFFCM3Hl5a?dl=0

I am looking to sell an excellent condition and original 1920 vintage model 1903. The rifle has not been rebuilt or modified in any way. Aside from Aage related smooth thinning to the floor plate and...

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Inland M1a1 carbine, end of production in late 1944. This is a text book example of a very...

Probably a question for John Beard...
When did SA start applying the asphaltum (?) coating over the parkerized finish on 1903s? When did this practice stop? I have come across 3 very nice 1920s...

Were the rear stock swivels and bases on early (1941) Remington 1903s blued or parkerized? Were there any identifying markings applied?

Someone should write a book on Remington 1903 production.....

About what serial number did Springfield start parkerizing 1903s? What if any parts retained their blue/pre-WW1 finish when they left the factory?

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Did rock island ever use rear stock bands with non-serif U stamps? I suspect JB will have the answer. Thanks

Getting back into Lee-enfield after selling off my collection years ago. Does anyone know of a good parts source for Lithgow No.1 mkIII parts? I need a nice MA 41 or 42 marked rear sight protector,...

Has anyone ever been able to duplicate the bluing on early 1903 parts, for instance the middle stock band? Was this a rust blue or nitro blue? I've never attempted to refinish anything and I am...