Garand Barrel Marking

fastforty · November 11, 2001, 04:19 PM

Just took delivery of my Garand

I've researched most everything on it- all of the parts match & are in excellent to unused condition.

Need some help with the barrel though:

Side: B. SID. 66 1955
Top: BMR.D. 35448 (Plus what looks like a capitol "T" & "F" stacked, then turned on side.)

Sure like to round off what I've verified about this rifle, help with the barrel markings would be much appreciated.

James K · November 11, 2001, 06:09 PM

If you mean the receiver markings, the BMR stands for Breda Meccanica Romana; it is an Italian made Danish contract rifle. These are excellent rifles and I think will have collector value in the not too distant future. I don't know about the barrel markings; they probably also indicate Italian manufacture.

Jim

November 11, 2001, 04:19 PM	#1
fastforty Senior Member Join Date: December 28, 1999 Location: In a kornfield in kalifornia Posts: 1,161	Garand Barrel Marking Just took delivery of my Garand I've researched most everything on it- all of the parts match & are in excellent to unused condition. Need some help with the barrel though: Side: B. SID. 66 1955 Top: BMR.D. 35448 (Plus what looks like a capitol "T" & "F" stacked, then turned on side.) Sure like to round off what I've verified about this rifle, help with the barrel markings would be much appreciated. __________________ When Banjos are outlawed, only Outlaws will have Banjos The Bible is my lawbook. I turn the other cheek when applicable, and spend the rest of my days resisting evil at every front, until I have breathed my last breath.

November 11, 2001, 06:09 PM	#2
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	If you mean the receiver markings, the BMR stands for Breda Meccanica Romana; it is an Italian made Danish contract rifle. These are excellent rifles and I think will have collector value in the not too distant future. I don't know about the barrel markings; they probably also indicate Italian manufacture. Jim