DCRA No. 1516
Good morning. A couple of weeks ago I purchased the rifle with the DCRA #1516 barrel. This rifle has been earlier mentioned in this thread a couple of times. I have a couple of questions for the membership. On the barrel, in addition to the 1516 identifier, are the stampings MP and 8. What would the meaning of these two stampings be? Also, on the 1945 LB No4 1* receiver is the C Oval with a 55 stamping within the oval. I am assuming that the 55 denotes 1955. If this is true, why was this stamping performed? Would the receiver have been proof tested or inspected at this time? The bolt and receiver ID numbers seem to match, but no DCRA numbering is evident on either the receiver or bolt. The bolt head is a #1.
The rifle, when I purchased it, was without sights, but did have a S&K mount. I have mounted a SeeAll II reflex sight onto it. Have not taken it out to the range yet.
Sorry, but can't figure out how to attach photos to this post. I will post the photos shortly, when I am smarter.