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RCS
02-20-2021, 06:59
Anyone recall looking at a Winchester M1 rifle barrel with the standard markings (drawing number and VP proof)
and also seeing the flaming bomb stamp too ?

Winchester M1 Carbines also have the flaming bomb stamp too in addition to the normal markings

Sunray
02-22-2021, 11:32
The 'flaming bomb' stamp is the U.S. Ordnance Dept acceptance stamp. Means the thing came off a rifle. Doesn't mean it's good or bad though.

RCS
02-22-2021, 01:16
During WW2 it was used alot on contractor barrels: M1 carbine, Buffalo Arms M1 rifle barrels

I believe some Winchester M1 rifles also had the flaming bomb stamp but not very many

Sunray
02-27-2021, 11:35
"...used a lot on..." It would be if the stuff/parts was/were accepted by the Ordnance Dept.
We're on Covid watch up here. S'why I've been a week replying.