building a M1A1 carbine

**RCS** · 12-04-2019 06:25 PM

I have a nice 1.6 Quality Hardware carbine with an Underwood 7-43 barrel, parts appear somewhat correct for this period. This carbine had a nice early IBM stock which I sold to a member here. looking around my wood, I remembered a NOS Inland front end for the M1A1 icon

carbine, also had for many years the original metal parts for a M1A1, fore-end being damaged really bad. I decided to assemble the M1A1 parts which are all original and will post the photos. The pistol grip is darker color and am not sure I like the appearance ?

Any thoughts on my M1A1 stock would be appreciated. RobertAttachment 104123 Attachment 104124 Attachment 104125 Attachment 104126 Attachment 104127 Attachment 104128 Attachment 104129

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**browningautorifle** · 12-04-2019 07:02 PM

I think it looks good, not surprised you'd have enough pieces to assemble one of those. Probably kept them in a coat pocket all this time... The grip is darker but without losing the patina you can't do much. Looks good...

**frankderrico** · 12-04-2019 07:49 PM

I think it looks great! No need to do anything to the stock or grip, keep it the way it is.

Best Regards.....Frank

**painter777** · 12-04-2019 11:12 PM

I just seen your old post the other day with your stock still in part of the original paper wrap...... seems it was posted a few years or more back.
Sure looks nice ! Thanks for the share........

Ch-P777

**mrclark303** · 12-05-2019 03:25 AM

Looking very nice indeed!

**RCS** · 12-05-2019 08:18 AM

I can also add this Atlas jump case that I bought many years ago - it is originalAttachment 104134 Attachment 104135 Attachment 104136

**Durango56** · 12-05-2019 08:21 AM

Very nice,Looks great.

**mrclark303** · 12-05-2019 11:35 AM

Originally Posted by RCS

I can also add this Atlas jump case that I bought many years ago - it is originalAttachment 104134 Attachment 104135 Attachment 104136

Ohh, that I like, as our wives keep telling us " it's all about accessorising"
When spending money on matching shoes etc..

Well, the same applies to the M1A1 icon

!

I've got to get one of those.....

**tenOC** · 12-05-2019 07:41 PM

Is that another ink stamp in the stitching in the 2nd pic? In the padding part circled.

Originally Posted by RCS

I can also add this Atlas jump case that I bought many years ago - it is original

**tenOC** · 12-06-2019 10:55 AM

Asking because I've seen another with MADE IN USA icon

stamped in that general area.

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