Why the Slide Handle Dents on Stocks

Ever wonder about that dent on the side of your stock from the handle of another Carbines Op slide.
Why you see them so often ??
This will explain a few...........

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A US Army Armorer inspects a stack of well used M1 Carbines.

And I thought they racked them as carefully as I do.:yikes:

And down the wash board road they go !!

Charlie you found them!!!! The missing 3500+ carbines from IP. :lol: