barrel date

[mikeurbas]

does it make sense to have a barrel date of 5-45 and a serial number from april '45?

[TJT]

The short answer is "yes".
Jon

[mikeurbas]

serial number is 3671842 barrel marked 1 - S A 5 45 gun is a springfield.

[mikeurbas]

could this be the original barrel? if so, is gun worth more?

[Orlando]

If a mixmaster, no not really worth more

[M1ashooter]

Yes the barrel could be original. My rifle has a December range serial number, a December dated barrel and a ops rod and trigger assembly from the Jan 45 range.