Center punch mark on Barrel and Receiver H&R Garand

[VitSports6]

Hello all,
There is a locally listed H&R Garand from 1950, it has only three pics, but two caught my interest.
I'm not looking or buy, so don't let that stop you if you are in the area.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l243/Vitesse_6/071fb52359d711bc70fdc19b4ad4216f.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l243/Vitesse_6/1dcabc131829481ebbfe05e33607fbfe.jpg

Both show a punch Mark, I don't believe I have seen that before, do any of you have any idea what it might mean?


For sale is this vintage circa 1950 M-1 Garand US military issued 30.06 semi automatic rifle. Comes with 8 rounds of ammo, extra clips, 2 clip belts. see pictures.
I can TEXT MORE PICTURES.
Nice shooter in good condition.
NOTE: I have more pictures I can text to you.
SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY…
Give me a Call or Text to discuss. I live in Kaysville, Utah.

Here is the full listing.

https://utahgunexchange.com/ads/m-1-garand-us-military-30-06-hr-manuf-ammo/

[Orlando]

Nothing unusual, proof punch marks

[Old Guard]

Nothing unusual, proof punch marks

Ageed, Mine have them too...Don't belive they were to test the hardness though..just that it had been inspected or thru a certain set of machining..I thought the barrel punch was that it had been test fired, but now not sure?

[Orlando]

Yes they are proof firing marks not hardness punches

[Old Guard]

Yes they are proof firing marks not hardness punches

yes, that was my thoughts too..they did not look sharp enough..it has been a long time since i worked in a factory, they had some punch testing there for quality control....I have only noticed the rec. punches on the hra rifles, but I do not own a IHC or winchester version..

[VitSports6]

Thanks guys, I just thought it odd to punch the receiver where they did.