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Old 11-20-2012, 09:31 AM
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I bought a Remington O3A3 this weekend and the barrel is marked USMC right below the date (1-44) at the end of the barrel. This O3A3 has a target style front and rear sight ( peep) made by Redfield. The front sight unscrews and you can replace the post for different sizes. I just have never seen a USMC marking on a O3A3 barrel. Thank you for any input. PJ
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If your barrel has an "S" in a circle below the USMC marking, it was made by Sedgely. They had a contract to produce replacement barrels for the USMC. Some were sold surplus after the war, so you don't know who installed it.

Does the receiver have the Hatcher hole (large gas relief hole drilled on the left side of the receiver)? You may also find a punch mark to the left of the serial number. Both are indicative of USMC possession.

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