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What/where Is "usaa"


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Recently saw an M1A1 cross-bolt stock that had what looked like a light imprint of the letters "USAA" - all in caps. The imprint was on the left side in front of the cross-bolt area. The letters are about 4 mm tall.

 

I did not see (or I missed) the significance of these letters in "American Thunder." If I read correctly, "AA" is Augusta Arsenal, "RIA" is Rock Island Arsenal, etc.

 

What/where is "USAA"?

 

TIA

 

 

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QUOTE (PhilOhio @ Jun 25 2004, 12:03 PM)
Must be either U.S. Army Air Corps, or else my insurance company.

ROTFLMAO!!! http://www.pregnancy.org/phpBB2/images/smiles/121liwlol.gif

 

That was the first thing I thought of!! Of course I sell insurance so I have to quote against their cheap ass prices... http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/sad.gif

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A bit more information on the stock, if it helps.

 

The "USAA" letters are inside a rectagular box.

 

The stock also has the capital letter "P" inside a square box on the underside of the neck.

 

The stock is on an AO made M1A1 that may be a Lend Lease gun (has "U.S. PROPERTY" stamping and band on front of fore end).

 

Thanks to all.

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I'm gonna venture a guess that its the San Antonio Arsenal. I've seen some Garands and a Trench gun or two with 'RSAA' and 'SAA' in a rectangular box. HTH
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