Gas Trap Hardware

[Arnhem44mad]

Hi there. I was wondering what the story is behind certain numbered early parts. Is there a certain code lot which goes with a certain serial range?

For example I have a rear sight base marked B8872 and I have a follower arm marked B8869.

I have observed rear sight covers marked:
B8875
B-8872
B 8872

What are the earliest and which codes go with which serial range?

Thank you.

Scott

[RCS]

rear sight covers start with B-8872, B 8872 then B8872 also found with a -3 added on later. Follower arm is B8869 for both double bevel and single bevel

[Arnhem44mad]

Ok thank you very much!

is there a source you use for your info?

I have Scott Duff's red book and Bruce Canfield's book, As well as some smaller books by other authors all based on the M1 Rifle.

Thank you.

Scott

[Orlando]

The Gas Trap Garand by Billy Pyle is a must have for anyone interested in these early rifles

[Jersey Devil]

Absolutely!!!!

[Arnhem44mad]

Ah yes have a copy being sent to me...I think!

Scott

[GUNHEEP]

I would be interesd in the follower arm of you decide to sell it. It falls in my serial range of my build
thank you
Andy
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