[lumpywolf223]

Bought a preban M1A , it’s a low 71,000 serial range after cleaning it I noticed very weird markings on the barrel. The only marking I can clearly make out is Geneseo IL with a ouch mark. I can’t make out what all these other stamp over stamps are. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[RIA1903]

Winchester proof

 

[lumpywolf223]

Winchester proof

Thanks for the quick response! I thought it looked like a W. Do you know what the other stamp is on the left side ?

 

[KurtC]

If you take the handguard off, you should see the Winchester Trade Mark, along with part number and date.

 

[five 0]

Thanks for the quick response! I thought it looked like a W. Do you know what the other stamp is on the left side ?

DAS stamp

 

[forceman]

Defense Acceptance Stamp
M for magnetic particle inspect
WP in a circle Winchester proof mark

 

[lumpywolf223]

Thanks guys. I’ll pull the hand guard off to get a date. It also came with a nice Brookfield mount and Springfield scope.