My first M1 Carbine

[Clash77]

I recently acquired my first M1 Carbine. It's a National Postal Meter receiver in the first batch of serial numbers, which I've gathered puts it between February and September of '43. Underwood 6-43 dated barrel, Winchester trigger group with a push button safety, first type modified mag catch, and Inland Type III bolt. It's got a rebuild mark from STD Products. And it's NOT import marked
Here's a couple photos I took while I was inspecting it. I'll get some better ones up soon when I get my camera back






Looks like some arsenal patch jobs on the stock too maybe

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[ABPOS]

Does it have a bayo lug? It looks pretty sweet. The push button safety is what they had in the beginning before being arsenal rebuilt. We need to see your barrel!! Does it have a bayo lug? I would like to see the front part of your stock also. You've teased me with those photos!!

[Clash77]

Does it have a bayo lug?

It does have the bayonet lug. I will get those other pictures you request as soon as possible

[browningautorifle]

Interesting plug repairs in the stock.

[tenOC]

I had an Inland with that same repair. Someone suggested a Dutch repair (I think)?

[NRA]

I had an Inland with that same repair. Someone suggested a Dutch repair (I think)?

I have never seen this type of repair before? is it common?

[frankderrico]

Those plug repairs were done quite often. Here is one I did. Someone tried to "enhance" the WRA cartouche and really made a mess of it. I put in the plugs as a way of making the stock look better. It's a nice oval cut highwood.

Best Regards.....Frank

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[shadycon]

Clash77;Very nice start to a lot of fun!

[browningautorifle]

With what shady says, get a dozen mags and a firepail full of ammo and get to work.

[painter777]

Big difference between a plugged repair (Common Arsenal Repair) and a 'Dutchman' which were approved methods to patch Knots, Sap Wood, Chips, Splinters and Blemishes to salvage walnut.
The picture below shows 2 Factory Dutchman Patches, neither was visable until the owner stripped the old dark color off.

VR,
Charlie-painter777

Robert Irwin 'Dutchman' on a Type II S'G' :