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02-21-2011 10:13 PM
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Your handguard was manufactured during WWII as a spare replacement for use in overhaul. The top rear half has been ground down. Handguards, belt sanders, and Bubba's with too much spare time occasionally don't mix well.
Hope this helps.
J.B.
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I thought it might be humped.
I have seen others stating that some pre 1910 handguards were similar to this, without clips.
Is that correct?
And if so, do we think this was made to resemble a handguard that was flat?
Cheers Tom
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Originally Posted by
tomwatts
I have seen others stating that some pre 1910 handguards were similar to this, without clips.
Is that correct?
And if so, do we think this was made to resemble a handguard that was flat?
Cheers Tom

Pre-1910 handguards had a concave (high hump) profile between the rear sight and lower band. The profile was quite conspicuous. And they had no metal clips.
I see no indication that your handguard was made to resemble a pre-1910 handguard. A more logical explanation is that your handguard was ground down to clear the enlarged bell of a telescope.
Hope this helps.
J.B.
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Thanks John thats what I thought also, check out this e-bay post!
They are selling re-productions of the so called "flat" handguard!!! 
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=170399662798
Thanks
Tom
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