Which gas cylinder lock screw would be correct for a Springfield Armory December 1943 rifle. The one on it is marked P with a cresent moon. It seems to be matching in finish and its right there at the transition. So I need some opinions.......................Thanks Jimmy
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Just my opinion, but I think the original gas cylinder lock screw on your rifle would have been the single slot (non-poppet) type. I don't think the directive came out until early 1944 to change the lock screw. -
Thanks Johnny.......I am sort of leaning that way myself. I guess it could have been replaced in the field as it appears not to have been arsenal rebuilt.Comment
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You didn't mention if your rifle was an original survivor, or an arsenal rebuild. If a rebuild, the lock screw would be the poppet type. If original, I would use the early style .Comment
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She is an original survivor. Everything is correct on it down to the 43 dated Boyt sling. No rebuild stamps. Nice SA/GAW cartouche.Comment
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