Springfield Armory Garand Gas Cylinders

wbennett2

July 15, 2003 13:29

Another question from the novice ! Are Springfield Armory gas cylinders marked or stamped to identify them as SA (WW II) ? If not, is there a clue to look for to suggest they are SA ? Thanks

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  nmyers

  July 15, 2003 13:37

  SA made 6 different gas cylinders, and 3 of them are unmarked.
  
  You might want to buy "M1 Garand 1936 to 1957" by Poyer & Riesch. If you are looking at a specific M1, and want to know what is correct, you will need to give me the serial #.
  
  Neal

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  mark christian

  July 15, 2003 15:21

  I concur with Neal-- at this point you need to break down and purchase some refernce material. The quick way to spot the differences between Winchester gas cylinders and WWII SA is to look at the rear ring; If it has a flat on the top it is SA and if it is rounded then its is a Winchester. The width of the front sight base also varies with the date of manufacture.
  
  Mark T. Christian

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  wbennett2

  July 16, 2003 03:49

  Thank you gentlemen for you help. I have a couple of books enroute which should aid the process.

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  Delta514

  July 16, 2003 08:51

  I concur: There are some Springfield Gas Cylinders marked s, some are marked sa, most are not marked. [;)]
  
  Ronnie G. Perkins

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