Would like to get specific information on my Saint. The bottom side ridge was removed from the design as part of the changes made for economic reasons. We guarantee your purchase will be free of defects in workmanship or material for life. U.S. MILITARY DATES OF MANUFACTURE. The last rifle produced during WWII by Springfield Armory WWII lies in the 3,888,xxx serial number range with production ending in October 1945. MA Search the Archival Records of Springfield Armory NHS! 030061 Receiver heel rear end wall centerline thickness is 3/8 . 002884 to 010048 At some point in this serial number range, the receiver design was changed to incorporate a hemispherical cut in the windage knob ear outboard side (commercial NM rear sight). Before 1865, serial numbers were not given to National Armory Weapons, even though production began at Springfield Armory in 1795 with the Model 1795 Flintlock Musket. 063112 7.62mm caliber marking no longer appears on the receiver heel. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
If you wish to hire one of these entities, see the section above, entitled "Private research services". All other times callers will be prompted to leave a voice message that will be received and responded to during museum operating hours. 9 MM .45 ACP. Springfield M1 production was resumed in 1952 with serial number 4,200,000 leaving a gap of approximately 312,xxx serial numbers Post WWII production totals: (approx.) All other times callers will be prompted to leave a voice message that will be received and responded to during museum operating hours. It might be worthwhile to follow up with the Springfield Armory site for more information based on the specifics above here. 4 0 obj 000001 to 003700 Texas era receivers tend to exhibit one or more dimensional flaws as identified by retired M14 gunsmith Art Luppino. 124XXX The factory is installing commercial manufacture forged bolts (F prefix series) in rifles. Springfield Armory, Inc. in Texas was sold around November 01, 1974 to Bob Reese in Illinois. During July and August 1974, Valley Ordnance was completing 75 receivers per week. Based on this output, the highest receiver serial number while Springfield Armory, Inc. was located in Texas is estimated at about 004075. Valley Ordnance Co. resumed receiver production on September 21, 1974 at serial number 003701.