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@USGI - I went over the front sight with a magnifying glass - looks like a faint "7" over the front retaining pin. I can't get a good image with the camera, so I am not 100% sure. There is an "N" by...

I’m not sure. Was in a barrel full of them 30 years ago when I found it. No markings at all on the wood.

USGI - The mag release is barely there but I can make out B IP, which is good for this rifle. There is nothing I can make out on the front side of the sight. Worn pretty smooth....

Thanks for the replies! I'll include a few more shots of the stampings. Pretty much all are "SG" except for the previously mentioned replacement parts, and the barrel is a 9-43 Underwood example....

New to the forum and have been getting lost in the rabbit hole this excellent site has provided. Thanks for the knowledge!

New to the forum, but am impressed with the knowledge base here. I thought I would share the known history of this rifle within my family.
This well-loved M1 Carbine was a gift to my father...