Anyone know what earilest m1c serial number is ?

[peteski]

Just thought I would start a thread about serial numbered guns and bases as to what info there was besides Canfield's and Duff's books. looks like early November, December 1944 for early guns? Thanks Peter
Just got my M1C from CMP very pleased with gun.

[Johnny in Texas]

I have mounts in the 3,25X,XXX range and I seem to remember that there were some earlier.

[dobek]

Numbers I've Found Over the Years

Earliest I have is

3,065,922 Springfield Research 112648 - SA EXHIBIT - EXP. WEAPONS

Earliest Production I have is

3,251,767 Springfield Research 120194 - DCM RIFLE SALE 1995 #004 -


Steve

[USMC1959]

I have 3254186X for over 40 years - barrel date is SA 6-45.