kmc1945 Posted January 2, 2015 Share #1 Posted January 2, 2015 Hey guys, Looking for info on this "A" marking on an M1 stock. No other markings visible. My hunch is that this was some kind of arsenal refinishing mark, but receiver and barrel are both April '45 and I would think that if this was overhauled post war it would have had the barrel switched out. Any idea on this would be appreciated. Did a web search but wasn't able to find anything on this specifically. Thanks! Kyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmc1945 Posted January 2, 2015 Author Share #2 Posted January 2, 2015 Overall condition of stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lugar05 Posted January 2, 2015 Share #3 Posted January 2, 2015 This might be P.O.ACKLEY,s inspection mark, just a thought Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmc1945 Posted January 2, 2015 Author Share #4 Posted January 2, 2015 Thanks Nick. I literally have scoured the net and what reference books I do have and can find nothing. It's definitely a walnut stock so not modern. Also this aforementioned "A" is the ONLY marking to be found on the stock. No ordnance wheel, proofing or inspector's stamp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Posted January 2, 2015 Share #5 Posted January 2, 2015 It is not uncommon to find various letters stamped on Garand stocks. They are of unknown inspectors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmc1945 Posted January 3, 2015 Author Share #6 Posted January 3, 2015 Gotcha. Just strange that I couldn't find at least one other example anywhere else of the same marking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Posted January 3, 2015 Share #7 Posted January 3, 2015 Gotcha. Just strange that I couldn't find at least one other example anywhere else of the same marking. I have USGI stocks with all sorts of random numbers /letters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmc1945 Posted January 3, 2015 Author Share #8 Posted January 3, 2015 So is this a WWII production stock? Or post war? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Posted January 3, 2015 Share #9 Posted January 3, 2015 I have no idea. Cant tell anything from the limited small pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldabewla Posted January 8, 2015 Share #10 Posted January 8, 2015 I don't see the circle (p) stamp for the proof fire of this weapon when it was manufactor new, this should be in the location of the A stamp. Are there any cartouches markings on the left side of the stock in the receiver location? Looks to me to be a replacement stock from a arsenal rebuild. This is cartouches found on all M1 Garands made check out the link provided http://www.trfindley.com/pgsnstmpsm1.html Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Posted January 8, 2015 Share #11 Posted January 8, 2015 Appears to be walnut which were never used as repalcement stocks. Proof and cartouches were often completly sanded off when going through a rebuild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccyooper Posted January 8, 2015 Share #12 Posted January 8, 2015 I thought Birch stocks were used as a more economical substitute when walnut stocks became a shortage item in the late 50's or early 60's. So what kind of wood was used on rebuilds and replacements prior to the acceptance of birch? If walnut was never used what was prior to the late 50's? I assume during the 40 and 50's SA and RIA made walnut replacement stocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccyooper Posted January 8, 2015 Share #13 Posted January 8, 2015 As indicated it appears to be an arsenal stamp. From your pictures it is to hard to tell much about the stock other than it appears to have been sanded at one time as it is darker by the butt plate. After a better look, there also appears to be a ghost circle and P by the trigger guard cut, but I could be just seeing things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmc1945 Posted January 8, 2015 Author Share #14 Posted January 8, 2015 Thank you everyone for your comments. It's definitely a walnut stock, no question there. I can post better pics if it would help but my biggest question is why the barrel wasn't changed if was arsenal redone? Still has the original, wartime barrel. I thought a bbl change-out was mandatory during a rebuild? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Posted January 8, 2015 Share #15 Posted January 8, 2015 Yes you are correct, I wasnt thinking as I was replying to your post Pull off the buttplate, is there anything stamped on the butt on the wood? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Posted January 8, 2015 Share #16 Posted January 8, 2015 No barrels were not replaced unlessworn out of specs. I have 1960's rebuilds with original WWII barrels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambo35 Posted January 9, 2015 Share #17 Posted January 9, 2015 I also can se the ghost ring and P up close to the TG cut out, an area that Winchester used to stamp their stocks. Show us a picture of the bottom of the TG cut out to confirm if it is Winchester or not, they have a particular shape at the rear = V cut. Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmc1945 Posted January 10, 2015 Author Share #18 Posted January 10, 2015 Chuck, here is a pic by the TG cut out. I have removed the trigger housing so ou can see more of the cut out space. Thanks! Kyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Posted January 10, 2015 Share #19 Posted January 10, 2015 Its not WRA. Again,pull the buttplate and see what is stamped on the wood under it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmc1945 Posted January 10, 2015 Author Share #20 Posted January 10, 2015 Orlando, nothing to be seen here unfortunately. Looks like this old girl isn't gonna give up her secrets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmc1945 Posted January 10, 2015 Author Share #21 Posted January 10, 2015 Edit: Remove dead photo link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Posted January 10, 2015 Share #22 Posted January 10, 2015 OK, Take one more pic. Looking down at the top of the stock, take a pic were the receiver heel sets. Also is there anything on the inside of the stock in the barrel channel? Maybe a single letter stamped? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Posted January 25, 2015 Share #23 Posted January 25, 2015 Found another stock with same "A" stamp. Its nothing more than a unknown mark when stock went through a rebuild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmc1945 Posted January 25, 2015 Author Share #24 Posted January 25, 2015 Thanks so much Orlando, you've been a great source of info in this thread! At least I know now beyond a doubt what I have Kyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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