I bought a Springfield M1 Garand at auction on January 1. Nice rifle, doesn't appear to be refinished, all the parts are springfield, has the cartouche on the pistol grip (a P with partial circle). 1943 to 1944 serial number.
My question is this. On the stock just below the sling swivel there appears to be a number 6 in white paint. From the font of the numbering it looks to be pretty old. Any idea what this number 6 is for...
I know nothing about historical firearms but I love to collect guns period.
Thanks
My question is this. On the stock just below the sling swivel there appears to be a number 6 in white paint. From the font of the numbering it looks to be pretty old. Any idea what this number 6 is for...
I know nothing about historical firearms but I love to collect guns period.
Thanks