Tomarrow I'm going to be looking closer at a M1a1 that's for sale at a shop. Yesturday just before closing I had it in hand and just had a shot time to look it over and we agreed to talk tomarrow. I've gotten pretty savy on carbines but know nothing about what to look for in the M1a1 stock and componants. And I know there are a lot of aftermarket stuff out there. The receiver and barrel are Saginaw. barrel has a small import stamp on the bottom of barrel, it has a type 3 band and some markings inside of cast iron butt plate. Also a circle P on grip. No ordnance escutcheons. I know most here don't like Harrisons reference book, but on page 175 he discribes arsenal conversions and arsenal rebuilds which I think it probably is. I'm going to check my other references (war baby & Riesch) tonight but wanted to through this out to you guys. I guess my bigest question is what dollar figure is it worth with an original M1a1 stock and metal or reproduction?? What to look fore?? Wish I could have been able to bring it home to add pic's. Any help here is appreciated, Thanks Gene
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