New guy has a paratrooper question
I have always liked M1 carbines, but never thought to see if there was an online group or forum. So glad I found this site. I recently inherited some gun stuff from my Dad. In it is a couple of M1 carbines and a stock that he had felt was an original paratrooper. I know there are a lot of reproductions out there. I'm wondering if someone can help me authenticate it. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I've included some pictures. I hope I am in the right subforum to do this, if not please let me know.
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo..._zps1ic4-1.jpg
Whole view. I am missing the barrel band and top wood piece.
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...bibskisu-1.jpg
Right side above pistol grip "c" marking.
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...hb57lad7-1.jpg
Left side pistol grip with two markings. Showing Rock Island rearsenal, maybe?
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...0behkw9g-1.jpg
Right side, correct rivets?
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...ncwcaoze-1.jpg
RI under pistol grip. No sign of crossed cannons, but a lot of wear in this area.
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...hu5ujxcn-1.jpg
Another view of bottom of pistol grip.
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...quykog83-1.jpg
OI bottom right corner.
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...npa6pb2u-1.jpg
Left side, correct rivets?
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...va5sjj87-1.jpg
Markings on butt plate.
Any help greatly appreciated. Can post more pictures if needed. I remember the complete gun when I was in my teens(in my fifties now). My Dad did a lot with guns and owned quite a few M1 carbines at one time. So there is no telling what he broke down or traded parts on. I am trying to locate the barrel band and top wood piece also. What's it's worth, whether real or reproduction? Thanks.