S/N 1,978,000-3,627,000 August 1943- March 1945
S. A. / G.A.W. (Springfield Armory / George A. Woody). Even though George A. Woody died in August 1944, his inspection stamps remained in the Stamp Racks until March of 1945. An overlap with the SA/NFR stamp. Other stamps used on the stocks were the circled 'P' proof mark (with serifs) on the pistol grip, and the Ordnance Wheel with Crossed Cannons. The wheel was .437" in diameter. A small .188" Ordnance Wheel was stamped on the bottom of the pistol grip.
Probably made in January 1944...ending serial numbers for each month below.
1944
JAN‑2543412
FEB‑2634316
MAR‑2723004
APR‑2810628
MAY‑2900312
JUN‑2981126
JUL‑3051952
AUG‑3114434
SEP‑3180532
OCT‑3242497
NOV‑3302641
DEC‑3359159
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