Rebuild Programs-Underwood

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   I've recently picked up an original Underwood barreled receiver dated 3/44. The receiver has a 2nd SN forward of the sight. In my research it is stated that the 2nd SN was probably stamped during a rebuild as a result of a new adjustable sight obscuring the original SN.Since I don't have the original stock and there are no addt'l markings on the barrel and receiver, I can't confirm this fact or even know where and who did the rebuild. My only knowledge of rebuild program was the Standard Prod. program.
Can anyone add info on the rebuild programs and whether the 2nd SN substantially detracts from the value of the Underwood?

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sg18438 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Recruit Joined: Apr 28 2017 Location: The Lake Status: Offline Points: 12	Post Options Post Reply Quote sg18438 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Rebuild Programs-Underwood Posted: May 11 2017 at 8:56am
	I've recently picked up an original Underwood barreled receiver dated 3/44. The receiver has a 2nd SN forward of the sight. In my research it is stated that the 2nd SN was probably stamped during a rebuild as a result of a new adjustable sight obscuring the original SN. Since I don't have the original stock and there are no addt'l markings on the barrel and receiver, I can't confirm this fact or even know where and who did the rebuild. My only knowledge of rebuild program was the Standard Prod. program. Can anyone add info on the rebuild programs and whether the 2nd SN substantially detracts from the value of the Underwood?

New2brass Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Dan Pinto, Photo Editor Joined: Nov 29 2015 Location: CT Status: Offline Points: 4660	Post Options Post Reply Quote New2brass Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May 11 2017 at 2:54pm
	the serial number relocated to the front of front sight was required when fitting an adjustable sight if it obscured the original serial number. It is in one of the TMs This may have been done by armorers during the war http://www.uscarbinecal30.com/serialnumbers.html Standard Products and Underwood had a rebuild program in the early 50s. there were also arsenal rebuilds done. http://www.uscarbinecal30.com/postwar.html Based on the overwhelming number of rebuilds and low number of second serial locations seen I would guess at some point the practice was dropped.

sg18438 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Recruit Joined: Apr 28 2017 Location: The Lake Status: Offline Points: 12	Post Options Post Reply Quote sg18438 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May 11 2017 at 4:59pm
	Thank you...I'm embarrassed that I didn't know that info was right under my nose. i appreciate your assistance.