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CaneyRiverDog

I have relatives that worked for Saginaw Steering and thought it would be cool to find something made from them, down the road sometime, as a cool memento. Anyone have any info or history of Saginaw Steering weapons? Any suggestions on what to look for or ideas of something cool to use as a conversation piece?

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  • Horse Plains Drifter

    I believe they made M1 carbines. I don't know what else they might have made.


    A quick Google search came up with this:

    https://usautoindustryworldwartwo.com/General%20Motors/saginawsteeringgear.htm#:~:text=Saginaw%20Steering%20Gear%20Division%20of%20GM%20World%20War%20Two%20Production,%2C%20(148%2C981)%2057mm%20projectiles.

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  • He Dog

    Mine is an M1 carbine. There is a collectors board you can find on line. I have a lot of references on the carbine, but nothing otherwise specific to Saginaw.

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  • CaneyRiverDog
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    Thanks guys! Would love to hear some history, if any of have any, that would beat a google story. lol

    This m1919 wouldnt be practical but would be a definite conversation piece..lol

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  • Brookwood

    I had an uncle that worked there many years ago. Don't remember him ever mentioning building any rifles though.


    Being the joker that I am, I wonder if those steering gear made M-1's pulled to the right when fired? 😜

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  • mark christian

    Saginaw was producing machineguns and 37mm cannons well ahead of Peral Harbor in a dedicated gun factory known as Gun Plant #1. In 1943 Saginaw began building carbines is a second factory called, naturally, Gun Plant #2. These two facilities were completely separate from the automotive division, much like the GB auction site is totally separate from the GB forums...of course I can't seem to convince the disgruntled forum newbies of that!

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  • chme


    Decent reference for who made M1 carbines, dates, numbers, markings, etc.

    WW2 M1 carbine guide | Markings, Manufacturers, Production (militaria-deal.com)

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  • Aztngundoc22

    OK :

    I have in the 'safe' a M1 Carbine , Underwood SN# 27480xx ? According to the listed chart : I cant find manf. date ? Maybe Im not reading it correct ? Any ideas ???

    Thanks !!!

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  • mark christian
    Aztngundoc22: 31547470778779/comments/31547445443355

    OK :

    I have in the 'safe' a M1 Carbine , Underwood SN# 27480xx ? According to the listed chart : I cant find manf. date ? Maybe Im not reading it correct ? Any ideas ???

    Thanks !!!

    Wow! Did I see both a comma and period? You must be exploring new regions of your keyboard.


    Underwood production in that serial range runs between July 1943 and February 1944. Your serial number is relatively high in the Underwood block, so I'm guessing late '43. There should be a production date stamped on the top of your barrel. That date could serve to narrow it down a bit further.

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  • savage170

    here is a Link that I found interesting on saginaw WWII history


    saginawsteeringgear.htm

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