Serial #'s on barrel??

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   Hi,

I recently ran across a Quality Hardware M1 carbine with a 7 digit number on the barrel. I (admittedly as a new collector) have found no evidence that US manufacturers put numbers on barrels. Am I missing something, or is it some post-war manufacture/import. Any info is most appreciated. Best! Steve

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StephenEKauffman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Recruit Joined: Dec 04 2025 Location: Home Status: Offline Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote StephenEKauffman Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Serial #'s on barrel?? Posted: Feb 12 2026 at 10:04am
	Hi, I recently ran across a Quality Hardware M1 carbine with a 7 digit number on the barrel. I (admittedly as a new collector) have found no evidence that US manufacturers put numbers on barrels. Am I missing something, or is it some post-war manufacture/import. Any info is most appreciated. Best! Steve
	Stephen E Kauffman

W5USMC Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: Apr 29 2017 Location: Missouri Status: Offline Points: 3640	Post Options Post Reply Quote W5USMC Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Feb 12 2026 at 12:46pm
	Couple things I have to ask. Does the number match the carbines serial# on the receiver? Where is the number located on the barrel? Is it stamped or etched? If possible, a picture would be helpful.
	Wayne USMC Retired NRA Life Member