Hey Guys,
Need alittle help - I am on vacation and was talking to a gentleman about guns, later I was approached by an oldtimer who was in the area of this conversation, he attempted to sell me his Springfield M1 Carbine. He states this is GI and not reproduction, so I gave it a look. Gun is immaculate with period cartouche stamps. The serial number is not sitting right with me. It is SC127XX. Called Springfield - no record found, Checked NPS database - no record found, called CMP North and South - Serial number not recognized, possible reproduction. As I said I am on vacation and my reference material is 5 hours away, so any help would be great. Would be a great buy if authentic - just need to confirm a manufacture date.
Thanks Guys
Mike
Need alittle help - I am on vacation and was talking to a gentleman about guns, later I was approached by an oldtimer who was in the area of this conversation, he attempted to sell me his Springfield M1 Carbine. He states this is GI and not reproduction, so I gave it a look. Gun is immaculate with period cartouche stamps. The serial number is not sitting right with me. It is SC127XX. Called Springfield - no record found, Checked NPS database - no record found, called CMP North and South - Serial number not recognized, possible reproduction. As I said I am on vacation and my reference material is 5 hours away, so any help would be great. Would be a great buy if authentic - just need to confirm a manufacture date.
Thanks Guys
Mike