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Doolinboy 
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 Topic: Rebuild MarkingsPosted: Nov 29 2020 at 6:53pm |
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Posted: Nov 29 2020 at 9:30pm |
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I was wondering if anyone could help me with the markings on the side of my M1 Carbine.
I purchased it from R.T.I. As few weeks back. The receiver appears to be a Rock-Ola with the R and A showing with and the beginning and end and the other letters covered by a fixed site. (Type III ?) with I.R. co. 7160060 stamped on the side. The barrel is an Underwood Barrel with a bomb and flame insignia and the date 1-44 under it. The stock is a Winchester with W.R.A. Stamped on the side with GHD underneath it. It appears to have two rebuilds with AAK ( Augusta Arsenal ?) and AOZ on the same side in larger letters. I’m new to your group and any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Marty
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Dan Pinto, Photo Editor Joined: Nov 29 2015 Location: CT Status: Offline Points: 4657 |
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Posted: Nov 30 2020 at 1:06pm |
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Serial looks to start with 461 Rockola had a serial block of 4,532,100- 4,632,099. This would confirm a Rockola receiver. Yes that is what we call a type 3 sight, which was an upgrade probably from a rebuild. The Underwood Barrel was not used by Rockola, so further proof of a rebuild. Augusta Arsenal used AA plus a third letter presumably an inspectors identification. It is not uncommon for stocks to have two or more rebuild markings. the AOZ is a bit out of the norm, however if you look at out post war ops page you will see a double stamped Augusta rebuild mark with a serif Z consistent with what you have.  I must say some collectable stocks have come out of the RTI carbines. In your case a highwood with the WRA/GHD and crossed cannons markings. The GHD are the initials of the Chief Ordnance inspector for the Springfield Ordnance District, Brigadier General Guy H. Drewry Many times those markings get sanded off during rebuild.  |
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Posted: Nov 30 2020 at 3:01pm |
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Dan:
Thank you very much for your thorough review and information on the M1 Carbine. I will go,to,the website you mentioned and see what else I can learn. Thanks for all your help. Marty |
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Posted: Nov 30 2020 at 3:07pm |
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Marty. That is our website! If you go tot the top of the page and click the carbine picture you will be brought to the main pages. Warning, you will spend hours as there are many many informative pages! Best, Dan
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