Braising on a M1A1 stock?

[Freestateguy]

So I own several what I believe to be 100% correct Inland 1st contract M1A1`s
I've gone down the rabbit hole and everything checks out

My most recent purchase from the same collector is an early 2nd contract
In the 5.2 mil range
I'm putting a data sheet together and have noticed a small braised repair on the top
Stock wire were it is welded next to the pistol grip
I know stocks should be welded and parked
The repair is less than a half inch on top of the stock wire
It looks like the bottom part of the wire has a weld
The bottom stock wire is welded and parked and looks straight
I also know braising cant be parked

So my question: did the military ever use braising to make this type of repair?
Perhaps at the field armorer level?
Maybe wo access to a welder?

I'm really hoping it can still be a straight/correct stock or I really overpaid
Everything else on the gun is Inland marked /correct as it should be

Thanks for any help

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