Help With ID of Possible US Manufacturer Marks On MAK 90 Parts

[thirdeye]

First post, but I've been a lurker for a while...

Can anyone help me with identification of these marks? The "circle C" marks are on a magazine floorplate and follower. Their condition is definately new compared to the magazine body. The other mark is on a gas piston. The one on the gas piston could possibly be a "c"... but it is mostly closed, and resembles a "o". (Maybe the small diameter of the gas piston did not allow for a good stamping job). Under close examination it does not look like the piston pin through the carrier has been replaced, unless they did a really good polishing job. The bolt carrier has a matching S/N and is original.

Any help would be appreciated.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v377/thirdeye2/Guns%20and%20Knives/FloorPlate01.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v377/thirdeye2/Guns%20and%20Knives/Follower01.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v377/thirdeye2/Guns%20and%20Knives/GasPiston02.jpg

[imanaknut]

Welcome to the group !!! :welcome:

Usually Century importers stamped the "C" on their parts. Although I have never seen their mark on a mag part, they are probably there to indicate the part is US made and the rifle is in compliance with the sporting purpose clause of the new ATF second amendment.

[thirdeye]

Well, tying the marks to Century (possibly) is a good start, and yes I figured that the marks were for compliance purposes. I'm wondering if the letter "c" was used for a time by more than one US manufacturer to stand for "compliance"?

[imanaknut]

Not likely, most manufacturers stamp their parts "Made in USA". As far as I know, only Century stamps their parts with a "C".

[thirdeye]

Not likely, most manufacturers stamp their parts "Made in USA". As far as I know, only Century stamps their parts with a "C".

Thanks,..... I'll watch this thread for a couple of days first, but I guess an easy way to verify the markings would be to forward the photo's to them for conformation...

I was hoping someone else would chime in with a "I have those same mag parts" post.