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nitebeam
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Posted: Oct 22 2016 at 12:02pm |
Hi, I am new to the forum and have a question regarding my M1 Carbine. I purchased it in a gun shop in 1965 and have been unable to identify exactly which version I have. What is unusual: The hand guard is solid (no holes), stamped metal instead of wood. I have come to realize that this configuration is uncommon and am wondering if anyone can help me identify what version it might be?
Additional information: It is equipped with a bayonet post. Barrel stamping reads US. CARBINE CAL 30 Ml, the S/N 16413 is located on the forward part of the rear sight. Stampings behind the rear sight are difficult to read. They look something like N * * L u n D where the * represents unreadable markings. Thanks so much for anyone who may have thoughts regarding which variant I have. Nitebeam |
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New2brass
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Sounds like a commercial made National Ordnance.
http://www.m1carbinesinc.com/carbine_natord.html Is your stock orange-ish or brown? |
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nitebeam
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Thanks Dan Pinto!
Will look into that possibility. Don't know if I would call the stock orangish, but it is certainly lighter in color than others I see pictured on this forum, and that may be one way to describe it. Appreciate your response. nitebeam |
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Dan Pinto,
I went to the URL you included and that is the gun I have, absolutely, except that the stock is not orange. I see from the pictures what you mean about orange colored stock. Mine is more of a tan, but you found the manufacturer. Thanks again for that information. nitebeam |
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