M1 Carbine Trigger Housing Stamped R

[painter777]

W5USMC,

Your picture makes it hard to tell that the right rear magwall has been cut back, prolly cause of the overhead view. But it can be seen that the inside area forward of the trigger has been recessed for the 'Be Happy' parts. So clearly a M2 housing, like you said.

Here's a R cast TH picture from our hard working fellow member J. Mock. Used by Nat Ord, This better shows the right rear mag wall being cut back:


But again... Why the M2 Housing ? I see no records of sales or offerings of M2 style carbines to the public... ?
Could these have been made as a 1 size/type works for all ? To keep casting quick and easy to produce ?
I don't know, Maybe a possibility that some were made for law enforcement and some to supply Ollie's boys down in the jungle...

MWrookie, Here's a link to the info these guys have found for you, it's well down the page-
National Ordnance

W5USMC, Mainly just wanted to reply, so I could welcome you here to the Forum.

Cheers,
Charlie-Painter777