M1 Carbine woodwork

[mrclark303]

I've been looking for a type two stock set for my M1A1 carbine for a while now, they rarely come along here in the UK with virtually all woodwork available Type 3 ( M2 cut) pot belly.

Having restored an M2 set a while ago, I luckily came across a very reasonably priced Type2 and two rivet handguard, both 'rather rough' and apparently unused. Covered in light dents and scratches all over.

HR Irwin (replacement) stock with no P or Cartouche makings and a RMC (Rock Ola) two rivet top cover.

I initially assumed the stock was Walnut, but it had been coated with a thick storage grease that had gone rock hard.

Having stripped, steamed and sanded the stock I came to the conclusion that the wood was Birch, so started dyeing the stock to match the Walnut two rivet top cover.

So far, 7 coats of raw linseed oil and she's coming up nicely.

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