Wear patterns on correct M1

[SRiverrat11]

Thank You jmoore. I love the M1 but I have alot to learn. You said, "The edges aren't crisp as expected". Which edges please. And an old re-build. Any guesses by whom? A Bubba in the 60's or 70's? I understand there has been plenty of time for the re-build then for the stock to be covered in grime over that. I have been curious since I got it why the rear sight cover and some of the rear sight have more parking than the chamber area. And the grooved rear handguard clip seems strange too. I'm just trying to figure who would do it. I've only seen a grooved rear handguard clip for sale on GB once, for $100 and it was bought before the next day. I'm just curious. I like the WWII M-1's the best. My Uncle was a Marine with the 6th Div. wounded on Okinawa. His leg was amputated after he was flown to Saipan. I thought of him when I bought that rifle. He passed in 2006. Anyway, any additional light you, or anyone else could shed would be appreciated.