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I am in the process of getting the parts straight on a inland resto.... im down to the handguard

I was thinking of leaving it like it was, kind of digging the look......what do you guys think of that? im trying to figure out if I am going to buy this stock for my build, or go for the pristine...

this stock has no maker markings, would it be a no-no to use this stock, on a refinished matching inland build with no import marks? I have a almost mint "as issued" carbine, kind of like the ratty...

CAN ANYONE PLEASE TELL ME WHAT THESE MARKINGS MEAN? THANKS
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oh yea....I know a guy that has a GI early IBM flip sight for sale or trade for a correct barrel band ( AI, KI, Triangled PI ) and correct rear sight (PI, HI) .....lol

ok here it is, I was only assuming it was a knock off sight, im starting to think its not. you guys said it was on backwards, and also from what ive seen it was put on from the wrong side. it wasn't...

so bayonet lugs were only post ww2? and I didn't realize it was a real rear sight, thought it was a cheap knock off.....think I will sell it.....and I think I will try to find a correct band also as...

yes please explain the serial number thing. and also going to get a gi rear sight for it, what would be correct, stamped or milled? also on these late models what is the proper Parkerizing....grey or...

barrel band is with bayonet lug......anyone ever seen a llower with the red color before? the rifling is in great shape so I thing I will refinish and rebuild......

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that's what I was thinking also...forgot to say it has a knock off flip rear peep sight on it... was just making sure it didn't start as one of the presentation rifles I have heard of that were...

hey guys, not to sure exactly what I bought. a friend of mines dad was a old SF guy and gave him a M1 carbine...this is my second M1 and I wasn't going to buy it because the stock is carved into more...

yes hope mills is part of Fayetteville......different towns but they have grown together...

if anyone is interested here is one that this cat says is original para......

ARMSLIST - For Sale: Inland M1A1 Paratrooper Carbine

that's what I was thinking.......even if it was once a nice complete rock-ola mix master, now its not even that. sent him a message and he seems to think otherwise.. guess he will have to find...

this is on armslist, stock may or may not be original para? and obviously the rock-ola isn't complete....what's it worth?

ARMSLIST - For Sale: M1 Carbine Rockola With paratrooper stock RARE

very nice....thanks for sharing

I'm new to the M1 carbine, but that is awesome......these things are easy to become an addiction .......congrats..........:super:

thanks bud....

so probably a 43 for sure....thanks you guys are so helpful....anyone on the value?

I have chosen not to change a thing, as it is exactly as it would have been if sent into Korea...after in was referbed between 47-58 I don't think it ever left RIA...so I agree, im not changing a...

so does anyone have any idea what my M1 may be worth with the "as issued" status and the paperwork? and does it being a direct purchase from Rock Island Arsenal in 1967 make it any more valuable?...

ordered November 22, 1967 and shipped out of dept December 13, 1967.......:dancingbanana:

thanks for all the info.....very helpful....here is a better image of the papers from the arsenal....$17.50 + $2.50 S&H..........ill take 100....lol ironic it was sold to a guy in NY...

thanks.......I have enjoyed it since I got it.. think ill keep it for my boys to enjoy one day...if anyone has feedback on the accessories I would appreciate it....the 30 rounders have no marks but...