Stock Markings

Hi,

I'm a new member and this is my first question.

I recently acquired an IBM M1 carbine and it has two stock marks i would like help identifying.

The first is a .U. that is just above the pistol grip and the other looks like a JLE inside the oiler/sling hole.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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The U indicates the stock went through a rebuild at Underwood post war. The markings in the sling well is JL-B. Stock was made by Jamestown Lounge Co. for IBM.

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Originally Posted by Bruce McAskill

The U indicates the stock went through a rebuild at Underwood post war. The markings in the sling well is JL-B. Stock was made by Jamestown Lounge Co. for IBM.

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Thanks for your reply. Both the barrel and receiver are marked IBM so it is remotely possible that this stock is original?

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Originally Posted by Brasidas

Thanks for your reply. Both the barrel and receiver are marked IBM so it is remotely possible that this stock is original?

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It is remotely possible but unlikely. No way to know for sure.