I just purchased my first USGI M1 carbine I bought it as a shooter but I am curious of its originality I was hoping some one could help me with internal markings and if this is the correct wood if has been reparked or if all the parts are at lest period correct to the receiver
Underwood M1 carbine Barrel dated 11 - 43, green/gray park color matches well except bolt and hammer which are blued
Markings
Stock
Low wood Two-rivet hand guard
Right side but
G.H.D over U.F.F Beside The crossed cannons all in a box
Sling cut
M - U
Front of pistol grip
P
Under side of hand guard
M - U
Recoil plat
On the side of the tang
AU
Receiver
Top front
U.S. CARBINE
CAL. 30 M1
Top Rear
UNDERWOOD
2583805
Below that near were it connects to the recoil lug
A faint flaming bomb with a S in it
Sights
Rear
Base
S
Aperture
.U.
Front
.U.
Barrel
Top front
UNDERWOOD
11 - 43
FLAMING BOMB NOTHING IN IT
About an inch down from that P
Bottom back
Index mark with the receiver lines up perfect
No Import marks
Trigger housing
Laminated stile and soldering has a gold tent to it
Marked .U. at the rear of the mag opening
Trigger
.U.
Sear
G .U.
Hammer
WU
Mag release
.U.
Slide
.U.
Bold
.U.
Extractor
.U.
Fireing pin
WU
Mags
Lower back
U
And one with
UN
Unmarked Parts
Barrel band (Type I)
Safety (push type)
Slide spring guide rode (blued)
Hammer spring guide rod (blued)
butt plate
Thanks
ChrisInformation
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