Underwood M1 Carbine

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The front sight, barrel (dated 8-43), . . .

. . receiver (s/n dates it as February 1944 and the recoil plate is unmarked), . . .

. . . and stock are all marked Underwood (the U in the sling relief was double stamped making it difficult to make out in the photo):

The carbine has an unmarked barrel band/front sling swivel without the bayonet lug . . .

. . . and a Saginaw marked push button safety:

The rear sight is a late issue stamped unit manufactured by International Register Co.:

The only other stamping on the wood is the U.S.Army Ordnance Symbol located on the left side of the buttstock:

The bottom of the trigger guard assembly is marked with a 0:

I didn't break the carbine down during this photo session but I recall that there are some internal Underwood marked parts but I don't recall which parts.

This carbine apparently didn't undergo a complete arsenal update since it still has the early barrel band/swivel and push button safety and it doesn't have anys arsenal or depot marks. Is my assumption faulty?

I would appreciate any comments, questions or information about this rifle.

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