Authentic???

[Bill Hollinger]

M1 Carbine Type 1 Barrel Band Marked UI : Collectible Parts & Accessories at GunBroker.com

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[painter777]

Looks very close to me Bill. But I'm often fooled by these bands.
Be nice to hear from one of the better known collectors.
Usually see the I in UI stamped lighter.
That's a member from here bidding on it.
You may recall him..........

Charlie-painter777

[Bill Hollinger]

Oh, I remember him, yes!

[imarangemaster]

I actually considered bidding on that and using a repro swivel until I could find a replacement. I just couldn't bring myself to mess with my Inland and increase group size with a type one band! I bet it is from a Bavarian Carbine. It looks very Teutonic! Why use stamped when you can use milled cast steel!

[Tired Retired]

Fro has a selection of Type 1 bands posted on his site. Kinda high for my blood, but guess they are worth it since there is no question that they are authentic.

[Jim Nasium]

Here's a front band from my Bavarian Standard Products.... Very similar RE-constructionAttachment 15238

[frankderrico]

There you go. Not USGI, but a "made to work" military modification.
Probably happened more often than we think.....Frank