Regarding rebuild cartouches

[Cullenparker]

Would a rifle with a 1930 receiver, and a 1928 barrel have an SA/JFC stamp on the stock from Springfield Armory? I was under the impression that such a stamp is a rebuild mark, but I am uncertain. Thanks for string me straight!

C Parker

[John Beard]

Would a rifle with a 1930 receiver, and a 1928 barrel have an SA/JFC stamp on the stock from Springfield Armory? I was under the impression that such a stamp is a rebuild mark, but I am uncertain. Thanks for setting me straight!

C Parker

"S.A./J.F.C." is indeed a Springfield Armory overhaul inspection stamp. And it could appear on a 1930 receiver with a 1928 barrel. But it actually post-dates your rifle by a few years.

Your rifle's barrel and receiver were originally manufactured as parts to replace the barrel and receiver of a low-number rifle turned in for overhaul.

Hope this helps.

J.B.