M1A1 on GB. This is a reproduction?

[tenOC]

I thought only USGI butt plates had the cast in numbering?
M1 A1 Carbine Paratrooper folding stock : Semi Auto Rifles at GunBroker.com

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[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

I would like to see more pictures of the stock.

[painter777]

I don't know much about Folders, but might it be possible that the wire or maybe just the Butt plate would be USGI?
Butt plate possibly a NOS used on this?

Ch-P7

[INLAND44]

Impossible to tell from the pictures furnished.

[tenOC]

More specifically, the butt plate has a cast in number shown. Am I to understand that Italians made butt plates just like those of USGI with the star and number?

[USGI]

You can send the Italian folding stocks to guys that will "enhance" it to look more original. I know they change the contour of the wood on the left side, replace the rivets, add "aged" looking leather, and also acceptance stamps, etc. I don't know if they are changing the buttplates, but it's possible. I don't think the one on GB has the Italian handguard. - Bob

[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

Here is a real position #1 butt plate to compare.

[Bill Hollinger]

In the number, don't the 4, 7 and the 1 look identical?

[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

The casting position number doesn't appear to be straight. Maybe it's my screen.

[shadycon]

Does the one in question have raised numbering, I thought the numbering should be indented.GK