Post WWII parts suppliers

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   In grading my carbines, I sometimes find parts with stamps that don't match those associated with the WWII manufacturers and subs.  To grade these critters, I could really use a reference about those manufacturers that supplied the Army after the War directly or through Springfield Armory.  I also need the identifying marks they used.  Then I can grade the parts as "Post war USGI" implying MIL SPEC or as "commercial" replacements that happen to fit.  Any vector appreciated.  Happy Presidents Day

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Clipkarn Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Recruit Joined: Feb 18 2023 Location: Niceville, FL Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote Clipkarn Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Post WWII parts suppliers Posted: Feb 20 2023 at 3:01pm
	In grading my carbines, I sometimes find parts with stamps that don't match those associated with the WWII manufacturers and subs. To grade these critters, I could really use a reference about those manufacturers that supplied the Army after the War directly or through Springfield Armory. I also need the identifying marks they used. Then I can grade the parts as "Post war USGI" implying MIL SPEC or as "commercial" replacements that happen to fit. Any vector appreciated. Happy Presidents Day
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W5USMC Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: Apr 29 2017 Location: Missouri Status: Offline Points: 2815	Post Options Post Reply Quote W5USMC Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Feb 20 2023 at 3:12pm
	Clip, the majority of the parts that I believe you are referring to are actually wartime replacement or spares. There are some exceptions. Page down on the "myths" link below to the (Carbine Spare Parts Post WWII) section, where Mr Ricca gives a good explanation. Welcome to the forum. Bill Ricca's Myths (uscarbinecal30.com)
	Wayne USMC Retired NRA Life Member

Clipkarn Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Recruit Joined: Feb 18 2023 Location: Niceville, FL Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote Clipkarn Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Feb 20 2023 at 6:37pm
	That's a fun site for lots of reasons. Thanks
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