unmarked walnut stock on Imported M1 Carbine?

Well the stock actually does have a couple of small "D-6" markings on it - one in the sling slot and one on the bottom of the pistol grip. Otherwise, it has none of the typical markings that I would expect to see on a US rebuilt rifle stock.

This one has the early Interarms import mark so I guess it came back from Europe or Germany in the late 70's early 80's. It still has the early push button safety, non-"M" marked mag release, but has the later adjustable rear sight and T4 front band.

My question is...was the stock likely replaced overseas? Is that why it doesn't have the typical acceptance stamps? Why doesn't it have a maker's mark? I thought the stocks were typically marked.

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...rud1u8ee-1.jpg

Anyone know what the "D-6" means?
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...lndwrg5i-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...jpbrkhie-1.jpg

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It's just a normal M2 potbelly replacement stock. Some are marked. Some aren't.

So some of the M2 stocks were not marked by the manufacturer.

What about rebuild marks? I understand that if the carbines were rebuilt in a US facility, they were marked as such. Would the lack of rebuild marks indicate this one was rebuilt in a foreign country?

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Originally Posted by jjjxlr8

What about rebuild marks? I understand that if the carbines were rebuilt in a US facility, they were marked as such.

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Right, but stocks replaced at smaller unit level workshops wouldn't, AFAIK.

Interesting carbine, as an early import compared to late. Tough to tell from the pics, but is it original finish on the metal? All Inland parts?

Yes, the finish on the barrel and receiver look original and the bolt is "OI" marked. I know the trigger housing is marked with the "INLAND" logo but I haven't gone through each piece, yet. I suspect it's a rebuild, just wondering if it was rebuilt in a foreign Country.

I haven't looked up all of the markings but I don't think these are original as the rifle left the factory.

front band:
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...ubmkeyhv-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...bbejo8nh-1.jpg

rear sight:
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...jxhaglny-1.jpg

sorry that the photo is a bit out of focus, but you can see the flat bolt and some normal wear on the receiver from the bolt.

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...qtailebx-1.jpg

Some closer shots...
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...tfnhqp85-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...nmchhkec-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...srm33pvo-1.jpg

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Originally Posted by jjjxlr8

I don't think these are original as the rifle left the factory.

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Those are US issue parts.

Appears to be refinished to me, which would be expected.

Could be. I think this one and the Underwood both with through at least one arsenal/depot rebuild at some point. I still wonder if this one would have been rebuilt (with US supplied parts) overseas prior to import.

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I still wonder if this one would have been rebuilt

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Very easily could have.

If it has a 6 digit serial number, it has been refitted with many later parts. If it's 7 digit, then the barrel date looks too early to me. - Bob

It must be 6 digits because when I looked up the serial number manufacture date range, it matched the date stamped on the barrel. I think it has been fitted with later parts during a rebuild.

I don't think the barrel and receiver have been re-finished on this one.

More photos...

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...0p92yadb-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...tugo4tzm-1.jpg
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https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...3im3iyb1-1.jpg
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Maybe not...

Most likely it was rebuilt at least once by the government and then given to whatever country. All the countries AFAIK used U.S. parts for maintenance. Some of those countries also did refinishing/restocking. Its important on any new-to-you surplus arm to carefully inspect and gauge it for safe operation.

What's the "PI" mark on the inside of the op rod? My Underwood also has this mark in the same place.

Made by Packard for Inland. That's a later operating slide. I also see the later Type 5 Inland trigger housing with the vertical logo and the hole on the left side. - Bob

Packard, as in the car manufacturer?

The trigger housing has been through at least one rebuild as it has the oil hole drilled in it.