AA Augusta Arsenal followed by inspectors initial. AAR, AAA, AAS and so on. Problem is AAA is also considered Anniston so it is up for debate. I have AAA markings in many fonts and sizes all the way back to 1903's Rick B
AA Augusta Arsenal followed by inspectors initial. AAR, AAA, AAS and so on. Problem is AAA is also considered Anniston so it is up for debate. I have AAA markings in many fonts and sizes all the way back to 1903's Rick B
Last edited by Rick B; 08-24-2014 at 06:40. Reason: Too add pictures
Could the 041 actually be O 41 for Ogden- Utah, with the stock being rebuilt at a different location?
I know it is not a 2 letter identifier, just taking a wild stab.
The marks all seem to have a similar look to them. Often the O is very light and the 1 is hit a little heavier. The spacing is always wide.
Last edited by dryheat; 08-24-2014 at 03:25.
If I should die before I wake...great,a little more sleep.
Thanks!
Yes, the 0 4 1 is an enduring mystery.
If I should die before I wake...great,a little more sleep.
Gentlemen,
I have 2 M1's from the DCM that I purchased from the men who originally received them. One was without the paperwork and one was with all paperwork including the box and protective wrapping. The 041's both shipped from Rock Island Arsenal in 1982. The protective wrap of one Garand does have the A-4 and the 041 in the same line. My guess Anniston sent all their surplus to Rock Island for storage. The one in the wrap still has the barrel tube and protective wrap on the buttstock, it has never been fired since it's rebuild. Both have new LMR barrels.
If you want pictures, let me know. Ill try to figure that out.
Respectfully,
Rev.+Paul
OP is 5 years old.
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That's OK. I'm still ambulatory and taking nourishment. Thanks for the additional info. So the talk about Anniston and Rock Island might be in the right direction.
-The protective wrap of one Garand does have the A-4 and the 041 in the same line. My guess Anniston sent all their surplus to Rock Island for storage.-
If I should die before I wake...great,a little more sleep.