WWII SA Garand Clips

flyingtorpedo

I have several old, but in excellent condition SA marked clips for my garand. I'm not looking to sell them. Instead I wanted to know if anyone can help me determine if they were made during WWII. They are marked several different ways. Some have larger "SA" letters stamped while the "SA" on others is smaller. Some have lines above or below the SA mark as well. What markings should I look for to know for sure that it is a WWII clip? Thanks.

nmyers

I've never seen an analysis of the different types of M1 clips; I suspect we just don't have the data. As you know, Springfield Armory continued to make clips for many years after the war.

But, if you want to be sure you have a WWII clip, get some Winchesters; they will be marked "OM".

Neal

flyingtorpedo

Thought I'd post this just incase anyone was interested. The following links were posted on the CMP forum by islandhopper.
http://www.garanddata.com/uploads/M1%20Garand%20Clip%20Codes%202000.xls

http://members.bellatlantic.net/~wolfsrus/clips/clips.html

It's my understanding that SA clips with large capital letters are WWII and the rest are post war.