M1 Carbine Stock

[imntxs554]

I hope im doing this right as im new, but if someone reads this, I was given a M1 Stock that looks unfinishes but looks good. I took the Metal off and the recoil plate has mark of "DI" the oiler has a mark of "II" and according to a person who directed me to an older gentlemen he said the Buttplate looks early Inland and screw looks worn, But the Stock is heavy and Very Nice and Solid but no markings and a couple of people at gunstores says this could be an Overton or Springfield,(who is Overton, i've heard of Springfield .45) but theres no marking at least where I can see. I wish i knew how to attach pictures but does anyone know or might have a good guess what this complete M1 Stock with a 4 rivet Handguard could possibly be and what can it be worth, Thank You

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[DaveHH]

S.E. Overton made most of Inland's stocks and handguards. They are marked with O I in the slingwell. The other Inland stock maker was Hillerich & Bradsby Co. makers of "Louisville Slugger" bats. Their stocks are marked HI in the slingwell. Your Recoil Plate was made by Dayton Mold Co. These would both have a cartouche (crossed cannons) on the right side of the stock forward of the sling cut out. The oiler was made by International Silver.

[imntxs554]

So the Oiler is International Silver ? Who was that issued to, i mean was it for an Inland or other manufacturers of M1's also ?

[INLAND44]

I think 'II' is IS for Inland. They also made a tremendous number marked 'IS' which were for general use.

[twh]

Without a picture it is impoosible to tell. I would guess it is a post war M-2 stock. Check the front left hand ledge of the stock close to the nose and if there is a small SA stamp then itis a Springfield Armory made replacement.

[imntxs554]

Im working on that, i got some help from Bill about Photobucket and im trying to learn how to get this done, Thanks for replying it was very helpful. imntxs564 Semper Fi

[imntxs554]

Thanks....I found that S A just where you said. It looks like someone did a smooth sanding, but its there. I've also read that walnut before Stained or Oiled is light, but different from Birch, Birch can be light too, but has a different grain, corect ? Im not a wood expert but u finished stock do look dark rather than light am i correct ?

[Bruce McAskill]

Many times the grain on a Birch stock will cause the stain finish to become blotchy as the grain does not take staining very well. Birch is a very light colored wood compared to Walnut.

[twh]

Maybe this will help you to tell the difference in the grain and coloration between walnut and birch and will show the difference in the bridge cut on the m-1 vs m-2 stocks.Attachment 56634Attachment 56633Attachment 56635Attachment 56636Attachment 56637

[Bruce McAskill]

Since your stock is SA it's a post war replacement and would be a pot belly type M2 stock. If it is Birch then the best way to stain it is to use a stain cut with alcohol to help it penetrate the dense grain of the Birch.