Ordered a Stock for my Carbine today - CMP

[vonfatman]

I recently picked up a REALLY nice condition carbine. It's Parkarizing was immaculate. A nice gun that looks to have gone through the arsenal and then left to do nothing but sit in the corner.

The only "fly in the ointment" was the seller had felt the stock needed to be slicked up....so when he bought it (in the 60s) he sanded the stock a bit and put a finish on it....he did a great job...but that's not what I prefer.

So I was thinking when a nice (had to be as nice at the gun's metal finish) stock set came to my attention, well, I'd try to pick one up and switch stocks.

Today I'm looking at CMPs site and see these beautiful new stocks for M-1 Carbines. I did not really want to pile another $150 into this little carbine, but what a match for this nice gun! I can not wait to get this new stock installed!

Here are a few pic of the gun (as is). I think you can see how nice (and appropriate - if not correct) a new stock will look on this gun.

Hope the wait is not too long!

Bob



















Here's CMPs stock

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[firstflabn]

That's a beaut. Just remember to grease the barrel in front of the barrel band before you take the action out of the stock. Would be a shame to scratch that pristine park job. If I were you I would try to remove that stock finish with rubbing alcohol or mineral spirits and refinish before even thinking about ordering a repro stock. Could save you the bucks and keep your carbine authentic as a rebuild.

Not that it matters much, but that CMP stock has the I-cut for the oiler and that's not correct for your serial number (if I read it right - 471xxxx).

Could you tell us the maker's name in front of the serial number? Does it say Quality HMC? Almost looks like it says Rock-ola. Kinda hard to see under that rear sight, but the first two letters appear to be legible without using a mirror.

[vonfatman]

Its a Quality Hardware gun. I have thought about refinishing the stock but the stampings are gone so I was less interested in that project. Its a .eat carbine. The chamber/throat and muzzle are like new!





UOTE=firstflabn;175353]That's a beaut. Just remember to grease the barrel in front of the barrel band before you take the action out of the stock. Would be a shame to scratch that pristine park job. If I were you I would try to remove that stock finish with rubbing alcohol or mineral spirits and refinish before even thinking about ordering a repro stock. Could save you the bucks and keep your carbinewa authentic as a rebuild.

Not that it matters much, but that CMP stock has the I-cut for the oiler and that's not correct for your serial number (if I read it right - 471xxxx).

Could you tell us the maker's name in front of the serial number? Does it say Quality HMC? Almost looks like it says Rock-ola. Kinda hard to see under that rear sight, but the first two letters appear to be legible without using a mirror.[/QUOTE]

[phil441]

You're replacing a molested stock with some history with one with no history at all.
Gently put your old stock aside for the moment. Someone will like to have it.
Nice Carbine......

[Dave-In-Maine]

Nice rifle. Heck, I would vote for keeping it with the stock it came with.

[Rustship]

I would second that on keeping that stock.

[Harlan (Deceased)]

Same here. I'd definitely prefer the vintage original military stock. It would look great if brought back to military finish.

It wouldn't be difficult to bring it back and there are many people here who are experts who'd be happy to assist.

[kikokat]

I see you have what appears to be a German leather sling on your carbine. It's possible the carbine is one of the "Bavarian" / Austrian carbines received from the US after WWII. If so, the high gloss finish may be correct for that carbine as most were refinished by the Germans & Austrians.
Look for markings on the reciever rail, bottom of the trigger housing, top of the bolt etc. Could be like "Bavarian Rural Police", "LGKNO", last 4 digits of the serial # etc. Check out the following web site:
U.S. Carbines during the American Occupation
If it's a "Bavarian", I'd probably leave the stock alone.

[vonfatman]

Thanks for all the replies. I'm now in deep thought considering all the comments.

Bob

[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

I see you have what appears to be a German leather sling on your carbine. It's possible the carbine is one of the "Bavarian" / Austrian carbines received from the US after WWII. If so, the high gloss finish may be correct for that carbine as most were refinished by the Germans & Austrians.
Look for markings on the reciever rail, bottom of the trigger housing, top of the bolt etc. Could be like "Bavarian Rural Police", "LGKNO", last 4 digits of the serial # etc. Check out the following web site:
U.S. Carbines during the American Occupation
If it's a "Bavarian", I'd probably leave the stock alone.

Zooming in on the first picture I didn't see any Bavarian type markings on the receiver.