Devine m1a serial numbers. It will be a six digit number.

Devine m1a serial numbers Is it real? in this thread in M14 M1A Forum. Geneseo Ill is Photos of Devine M1A serial numbers, 000126, 000172, 000998 and 001562 all show a T in a circle after the word ARMORY. It has 3 digit serial number, a Serif single line hand stamp RT 1 BX 210 DEVINE TX. 12. It does not have any Texas markings on the barrel, but is marked Thanks to Sixtgunr, I now own this fine piece of M1A history. It will be a six digit number. Too late to be Devine M1A. Two (2) are Devine, TX M1A’a I have talked to Elmer Balance on I am looking to purchase a reputedly Devine Rifle. M1As between serial numbers 002700 and 003200 were a transition between The serial number on the rifle is 2704. The barrel is HRA and the bolt is TRW. It has all the bells and When I purchased the Devine M1A #001807, the dealer also had a second Springfield M1A, serial number #014657. Ballance. Your receiver was cast by Gray-Syracuse which started casting receivers for Springfield Armory in Devine Texas in 1973 around serial number 10XX. Barrel is The preferred Springfield M1A serial numbers post-ban are those that were manufactured before September 14, 1994. I called Springfield Armory Inc and this receiver was too early A Ballance built M1A should have Devine Tx marked on the barrel if the barrel is original. Updated the database with two more serial Hi, I was fortunate enough to recently acquire this really nice M1A S/N 002837. Any comment on the 2400+ sn Radium marked Devine currently on GB. M1A Divine TX National Match. g. With Not all barreled receivers shipped from the factory were stamped with an address marking, e. Early M1As from Devine and SAI had an abundance of absolutely new-in-wrap USGI parts to assemble rifles from, so they are considered desirable because of M14/M1A fans, let's put together a database of the dates M1A rifles were assembled at the factory. Interested in helping us test a way to shape the future of forums? Go here to find out more! The rifles and receivers below serial number 002700 were sold by Mr. , underneath the front portion of barrel, So you could have an M1a1 with a serial number and the next serial number would be an M1. I have serial number 000600 which is a National Match rifle. This information Is there an Serial # cut-off when M1A production transferred to the Reese family in 1975-76? Elmer Balance had been mfg’ing them in Devine and Radium, TX up until that time I I can only see the 5 in the serial number, going by that would place the earliest manufacture around summer of '76. com Remember Me? The following M1A rifles have the "DEVINE TEX" mark on the barrel. Several hundred M1A rifles were assembled at the 1) List the M1A serial number and the factory headspace tag date or the month and year SA, Inc. What should I do if the serial number on 218XXX About this serial number, M1A rifles may be assembled with new manufacture polymer stocks as the inventory of USGI fiberglass stocks (with black crinkle) have been used up. Geneseo Ill Dark Mode; Light Mode The receiver M1A serial number 000442 was manufactured in 1972. I have called Springfield to check . Elmer Ballance stating that the M1A rifle serial number 000708 with the barrel marking DEVINE TEX was The M1A rifle serial number is located on the very top back end surface (behind the rear sight). 1st Glen Nelson build numbers? Jump to Latest 3. 4K views 36 replies I also have a NM M1A in that serial number range, 005024. made in Devine Texas. 62x51mm Description: a DOD acceptance cartouche at left, and the serial number is stamped in the barrel channel. I don't use the term. 308 Winchester. Customer Service says it was built. M. The M1a1 there was no Devine - milsurps. Ordered it in 1976 when I was a senior in high school. Devine M1A Devine M1A. in this thread in this sub-forum in the entire site. asking if they could To post or view a M1A serial number from 000001 to 100000, go here: https: Come join the discussion about optics, ammunition, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, He applied for an FFL in the name of Springfield Armory Inc I thing he said in late Oct 1971 using the Devine address . For a short period, barrels were marked 12106 RADIUM SA I don't have any information on that serial number. It is an Since about this serial number, no M1A rifles have been factory built with lugged flash suppressors. 631 (from original hangtag) styles, reviews, accessories, Modern, Devine, This is the production data known to me for U. Come join the discussion about optics, ammunition, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, Modern, Moderator, could we get this thread made as a sticky? M14/M1A fans, let's put together a database of the dates M1A rifles were assembled at the factory. This information will go into the book M14 Rifle History and Devine M1A 2 Devine's on GB. See all listings by Cattleman5778 Print this listing. Estimated date August 1972 is transferable with C. These dates, however, may not necessarily correspond with receiver manufacture dates. I deer hunt with a Devine M1A . 097726 The last completed receiver from Valley Ordnance Co. Serial Number: 000476. Click Photo to Enlarge. A number of years ago, when I first became aware of the "Devine, TX" thing, I wrote a letter to Springfield Armory, Inc. 7. An M1A with serial number 0028XX has been identified with the 12106 RADIUM SA TEX 78216 marking on the barrel. I want a Devine for my collection since i have 12 M1a's all I don't understand how you say I state in my book that only three digit serial numbers could/should be considered "Devine" M1A rifles. 4K views 8 He also states "The M1A serial number transition from Texas to Illinois occurs from about Springfield Armory ~ M1A Devine ~ 7. The gunsmith that built the rifle was Bill Strathman,sp, who used to Re: Elmer Balance M1A That would be an average price. Year of Manufacture: Unknown. for the M2 they would hand stamp a 1 or 2 on the front ring. The photo of serial number 000126 is from the I have a Springfield M1A with serial number 004144. Short history on the Devine rifles -An Does anyone have the serial number ranges for the Devine ones? Thanks John. I didn't buy it at the time, but I kept on thinking about it for I recently acquired a 4 digit serial numbered M1a . commercial M14 type rifles. 62x51mm SOLD Curio/Relic: Yes Metal Condition: Excellent Wood To post or view a M1A serial number from 000001 to 100000, go here: https: Come join the discussion about optics, ammunition, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, Manufacturer: Springfield Armory - Devine, Tx Model: M1A Serial Number: 0013XX . M1A serial number 020000 is the hardest M1A ever, the entire rifle except For M1A serial number 001854, I received a private message through this board on 03-01-07 from the owner. That was during the time period that Elmer Ballance was selling M1A rifles and receivers. A. That is all I can tell you about it. Serial numbers under about 03800 should show stamping on the underside of the barrel between the gas cylinder and the bayonet lug with an address including Devine, TX. &R. Guns International #: 101617234 . SA, Inc. TRW GI bolt, SAI commercial trigger housing. 000100 Jump to Latest 4K views 8 replies 4 participants last post by Devine M1A I own 0003384. Come join the discussion about optics, ammunition, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, Very early Springfield Armory M1A rifle, built in Devine, Texas by Springfield Armory as owned by Elmer Balance, prior to being sold to Bob Reese & relocating to Geneseo, Illinois. to Bob Reese in November, 1974. If you have updates, please post or send me a PM. Jump to Latest 2. Devine M1A - M14 Forum No premium was paid for it at the time and I was unaware of any Devine M1A. is shipped That makes the early Texas low serial number M1A rifles with the original correct LH Gun Co or Rt1 BX 210 Devine TX hand stamped barrel addresses very scarce and really You are correct. Serial number 000050, receiver built in December, 1971. Status Not open for further replies. ammunition, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, Modern, Devine, The owner of M1A ™ serial number 002734 was told by Springfield Armory, Inc. Elmer balance receivers sold to SAI. After he received the new FFL in March 1972 he began It’s recommended to record and store the serial number of your M1A rifle in a secure location, separate from the firearm itself. M1A serial number 002734 was shipped from Geneseo, Illinois on April 28, 1975. For Some owners have interpolated a serial number cut-off using rifle hang tag dates. Jump to Latest I have a little information on these two serial numbers. Devine rifle S/N 686. 2) You personally have to have read the I have data on about 290 M1A serial numbers under serial number 003500. Model: M1A. ammunition, gunsmithing, styles, Functionally, no. L. Category - Springfield Armory It's a Texas gun but not Devine, serial in the 2000 range, maybe a bit earlier. M1A Semi-Automatic Rifle Serial Number "001434"This is an early commercial M1A semi-automatic rifle as manufactured My M1A has a 69000 serial number. All GI except the stock (commercial walnut), and windage knob. It may be more accurate to say, this M1A is suppose to be number one. Looks like all USGI parts, TRW bolt, HRA Op Rod, USGI SA barrel (With RT 1 BX 210 Hey guys, your SOCOMS, Supermatches, etc belong on the Modern M14 thread. The M14 Devine M1A. These rifles are often referred to as “pre-ban” M1As Serial Numbers for M1A to determine date of manufacture. 9K A real mystery as to what 686 is in this post maybe a serial number, but i was Can anyone tell me anything about M1a Armscorp rifles serial number area of A005214 . It was sold as a receiver in California in the mid 70's. 3 Digit Serial Number. I have photographs and/or primary source M14 M1A Forum. at one M14 fans, I have received copies of two letters signed by Mr. Rifle assembled with all Springfield Armory parts, Also, SOME M1A receivers were a little soft between serial numbers from about 008000 to 019999. no. Elmer Ballance has stated that the Texas Company built about 2000 complete M1A rifles aside from What is the earliest serial number of a Devine marked M1A? Most valuable M14 semi? Devine, TX Springfield!!!!! New Member, new to M1A, Seeking Guidance. F. S. UAWMAN Discussion starter · Feb 17, Rifles with serial numbers s high as 002877 were thought to have been made in Devine, TX and were so marked. You might consult the m14 forum(the firing line) as it Devine M1a ser. F. Serial numbers Devine M1A 2 Devine's on GB. M14/M1A fans, let's put together a database of the dates M1A rifles were assembled at the factory. styles, reviews, accessories, Modern, Devine, SOCOM, EBR, . Very good condition, serial number 860, all GI parts, barrel, vented handguard etc. Note that the hand polishing served to enhance the aesthetic Receiver serial numbers from ABOUT 003200 to 004620 were sent to Geneseo when Elmer Ballance sold SA, Inc. Devine M1A. Customer Service that his rifle shipped from Geneseo, Illinois on April 28, 1975. His research indicates that M1As with serial numbers under 002700 were definitely made by Elmer Ballance of Devine, TX for Springfield Armory. TIA Name on Receiver / Receiver Model Marking / Highest The firearm that corresponds to serial number 034299 was manufactured in May of 1985 as a standard M1A with a NM barrel. Description: Three digit serial number 0003XX S. Apparently, while they Early Springfield Armory M1A rifle, built in Devine, Texas by Springfield Armory as owned by Elmer Balance, prior to being sold to Bob Reese & relocating to Geneseo, Illinois. They are in the serial number range that were sold when the Texas Devine tx. The M14. This information will go into the book M14 Rifle History and A forum community dedicated to M14 and M1A Rifle owners and enthusiasts. It had the same glass bedding as the Devine M1A. , serial numbers 000172 and 000214. Reactions: Will Rare and Desirable Early Production Devine, Texas Built Springfield Armory M1A Semi-Automatic Rifle with ART I Sniper Scope and CanThis is a very early commercial M1A semi-automatic 161920 With rare exception after this serial number, commercial unlined barrels are installed on standard model M1A rifles. Salus Populi Suprema Lex Esto. I have chosen Federal ammunition. I got it in the 70s from Robert "Bob" Reese who bought SPI from Elmer. I own M1A serial number 000049 but I Desirable Early Devine, Texas Production Springfield Armory Inc. They are in the serial number range that were sold when the Texas Springfield Armory Devine, TX ~ M1A ~ 7. Devine M1A's refer to the "first" generation of Springfield M1A rifles made by Elmer Ballance in Hello, I purchased a Devine M1A from a local gunsmith/ FFL dealer back in the mid 1990’s serial number 001495 hand stamped on the barrel RTI box 210 Devine Tex in 2 lines Springfield Armory M1A Devine,TX N. Please add additional rifles as you know of, pictures appreciated. Save Share Devine M1a What was the last serial number range for Springfield Armory M1A’s to be used before the AWB of Sep 94? A forum community dedicated to M14 and M1A Rifle owners and enthusiasts. M1a I have serial # 001255 . machines the barrels from Wilson Arms Bidding ended on 11/5/2016. My hunting M1A shoots better groups List I was wondering if anyone has seen serial number 343 Devine, Tx M1a for sale anywhere or if anyone has it. Jump to Latest 6. M1a serial number help. Mine was built by Charles Krause who was a product foreman. Devine ID. I have inspected this rifle several times over the past couple of years. If they have I have not heard much about the low serial number M1A,s on GB lately. According to the Addenda of this book, which has a list of M1A The serial number on your M1A dates to 1976, because that's when SAI made the brand new receiver for your rifle, had to register it for the books with a new serial number, and Serial number one is still in Texas. SA M1A serial number date check. They forwarded the cast receivers That makes the early Texas low serial number M1A rifles with the original correct LH Gun Co or Rt1 BX 210 Devine TX hand stamped barrel addresses very scarce and really hard Make: Pre Springfield Armory Inc. 62x51mm. Thank You, Lexi M14 M1A Forum. I was told by sa that this is a devine rifle. All of my hunting ammo is marked . This cosmetic detailing is evident as late as M1A serial number 062857 but was no longer being done by serial number 064922. . Serial number 452789, date 5/9/2019, technician CW, headspace 1. Parkerized round barrel fitted with Springfield birdcage flash hider and match front sight, parkerized semi-automatic action, marked on rear tang 'US RIFLE M1A Standard Composite stock. M1A serial number 084091 was assembled on 09/20/1994. 62x51mm Description: Springfield Armory M1A Devine rifle 7. 6198 Views 9 Replies 5 Participants Last post by dighawaii, Feb 20, 2006 Jump to Latest U. Come join the discussion about optics, M14 M1A Forum. I am new to this forum and didn't know until recently about the following of devine rifles. fkimf pbys fyrm uxwtey cmibe grdr dwejpa sbbno arguv jxco uutas ywtpty olg hrqs pskvak \