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markings on M1 garand stock

k.stanonik
We got a M1 garand in the store the other day and i am trying to figure out the markings on the stock. they are 3 stars above a looks like a eagle inside a box. thanks in advance for the help guys
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  • p3skyking
    It's a Department of Defence acceptance stamp used after WWII.

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  • k.stanonik
    thank you sir, i have a customer that is lookin at it and this may be the deciding factor for him. the rifle is in mint condition and he wants to know all factors before he buys
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  • nmyers
    The Defense Department Acceptance Stamp was used on all new rifles accepted after October 1953. It was also applied to many rifles rebuilt after that date. It will be either 1/2" square, or 3/8" square, and on certain rifles the size may determine the correctness of the stock.

    Hopefully you (and your customer) know if the rifle is truly mint, or if it is just fresh from rebuild.

    Neal

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  • mark christian
    The use of the Department of Defense accetance stamp did not begin until approx. September, 1953. You did not mention the manufacturer of your M1 rifle or the serial number but a Springfiled in the serial range 4,200,000 through 4,320,000 should be marked with an SA over J.L.G. and not the DoD stamp. All production IHC and H&R M1 service rifles were stamped with the DoD eagle but any Springfield prior to approx. 3.82 million and any Winchester M1 would not be correct with the DoD acceptance stamp.

    Mark T. Christian
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  • k.stanonik
    i dont have the serial number with me, but it is a springfield, there isnt any rust or pitting on it, the finish is still very bright same with the bore. i dont think it has been refinshed due to the markings on the receiver is crisp and clear. there is a p on the bottom side of the stock stamped into it inside a circle
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  • mark christian
    The P inside of a circle would indicate the rifle was proof fired at the Armory (in the case of a Springfield). A stand alone P generally indicates the rifle was re-proofed at an arsenal or depot after rebuild/repair. As Neal mentions the size of the DoD acceptance stamp is important in determining if the stock is correct for the rifle. All SA M1's would have the 1/2" boxed eagle with some early H&R's having the smaller stamping (which are a tough stock to find!). A serial number would clear all of this up quickly.

    Mark T. Christian
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