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M1 Garand markings ?

49 harley49 harley Member Posts: 112 ✭✭
edited April 2016 in Ask the Experts
Not for the faint of heart. Can anyone tell me what the SA-52 designates as shown in Pic 1? Can't say I've seen markings here before? Mr. Christian? http://www.GunBroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=551083393
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  • nmyersnmyers Member Posts: 16,892 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Indicates it was rebuilt at Springfield Armory in 1952. A change from stamping a rebuild marking on the stock.

    Neal
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  • mark christianmark christian Member Posts: 24,443 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    SA-52 heel-marked Garands have been the source of much discussion over the years. The stamping has been found mostly on plugged M1C receivers and late WW2 serial numbers, which would include the piece of scrap metal shown in the link. The heel marking has also been observed on some type 2 national match rifles. The SA heel marks are interesting because the 1960's era SA rebuilds were electro-pencil etched on the right receiver leg.

    PS- Nothing happens in the forum day, but as soon as I finish a double bourbon the technical questions start coming in.
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  • 49 harley49 harley Member Posts: 112 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks for the input. It's a shame what they did to so many of these. PS. Hope you enjoyed the bourbon, my favorite is Bookers!! Also, may I add your reply to the item description??//TIA//Al
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