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model 1917 stock markings

fastcarsgofastfastcarsgofast Member Posts: 7,179
edited November 2007 in Ask the Experts
What do these meen?
1)SAA inside a rectangle (not USAA)
2)3-GM
3)AA-B

Any help is greatly apprciated.

Edit: You guys are right it is 3-GMK. The K is just not as deep as the other letters and not as noticable.
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  • reindeerreindeer Member Posts: 129 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    saa = san antonio arsenal
    3gm-k = general motors at end of ww2
    aab= presumed augusta arsenal ww2

    source, C.S.Ferris, United States Rifle Model of 1917, pp.110-111.

    Sorry for the lower case letters, it's hard to type with a book in one hand. reindeer.
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  • 101AIRBORNE101AIRBORNE Member Posts: 1,252 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I agree with reindeer *except* for the
    3 GM and always followed by a *K*= 3 GM K
    This marking although frequently seen on
    reworked 1917's has never been established.
    You may wish to visit the 1917 Forum on www.jouster.com
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