Late Inland - Questions ??

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What stock would typically be found on an Inland M1 s/n 6,941,XXX as it left the factory? Were the Type 4 (long channel) stocks only used on the M2's, or were some M1's equipped with them? I got in a conversation with another collector at a recent show who also has a "hand stamped" M1 from this era (a bit earlier s/n) and he thinks the "flip" safety on his is original, where I'm thinking it's a later upgrade. My safety has the "double S" and he couldn't remember the marking on his. My gun has a mag catch with the "lug" for 30 rounders and appears to be unmarked - any comments on the mag catches? Interesting that both of our carbines have the diagonal pattern butt plates, but have read that both types could have been used until the end of production. I need to get out the books and do some studying, but thought I would cheat a bit and ask you guys! - Bob

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