Type 3 band cut down or type 2???

My feeling is it has been cut down. Grind marks all around rim. Wish I was wrong, I need an Inland M2 band. Gene US Gi M1 Carbine Type 2 Front Band | eBay

I think you are right. A poor photo always makes me suspicious. I wonder why it is painted black? Israelis painted many of the carbine black like Sten guns.

Look at both the inner and outer bands. The inner is recessed just a bit. If this was a type three cut down then both the inner and outer bands would be flush. Looks like a 2 to me.

Agree, looks like a Type II.

The inner band,
Look at the edges of it.... no rounded off radius to be seen.
IIRC there was only 1 or 2 Type II bands with the hole thru the top. These were marked........ but can't recall the markings, other than letters (?)

VR,
CH-P777

I had a cut down type III that they slightly rebated the inner band. The difference is that a type II will be a very clean cut. This one looks very rough compared to the outer band. I agree with Charlie777.

It is a type 2 band. Most type 2 bands are unmarked. But it looks like some rust coming through the paint on it.

When I first saw it, I thought it was cut, but I see the differences now. It looks like it went for 59.00 dollars too...quite a deal!

Look what I just found!! Barrel Band, Type 2, w/o Bayonet Lug, (Modified Type 3)
Zoom it in, has same grind marks. $59.01 - $24.95 = $34.09 profit, Gives me an idea. I'll even offer free shipping. Gene

a 65+ year old part would have rusted and turned a much different color w/patina. This looks fresh. If it was going to rust, it would have done it a long time ago.

That thing is definately a cut down T3. There are way too many things wrong with it. I won't list them here, but believe me, its a cutdown T3.

Jim,
I think it is a repro type 2 and not a cut down type 3.

It looks like it was made last week, probably was. I just can't believe that a genuine part would not be dipped in some sort of oil or preservative to stop this kind of rust.

I also agree with Bubba and I think it's from a commercial carbine and not a USGI one.

Now that i've taken a closer look, you guys are correct. Its a poor copy. The screw end is not flattened to prevent removal and the pad has no spot weld marks like originals. And I wonder if that is rust or if it is brazing....

Here is an other. I've been very tempied to bid on this band, but what is puting up a red flag for me is within the triangle there should be a PI and I can not see anything that would come close. So what do you guys think????? Gene




M1 Carbine Barrel Band Type 2 Inland RARE | eBay

Gene, I think you will find this one to be real.

I agree with Bill. It's a real type 2 USGI band. But there was something that came out recently about the PI in the triangle and I don't remember just what it was.

Thanks Bill Appreciate your help. This is why I follow the fourms, helps with gaining ones knowledge and ones pocket book acquiring needed parts. Just hope no one reading needs a type ll band Thanks Gene

I'm not so sure. The corners of the triangle don't look right.