Hello All.

I'm a first time poster and new rifle collecting.

I've inherited my FIL's M1icon carbine and M1903A3 Springfield. They are basket cases. Literally. My wife brought them home in a laundry basket. They were disassembled and sticking up from the top of the basket.

It seems that the FIL took them apart and varnished the stocks. I wish that he hadn't done that, but it is what it is. The removable pieces are now all gone.

On the carbine, the upper band is there, but no swivel or screw. Also, no buttplate, recoil plate, clip or oiler.

I need some help figuring out what pieces I should get. Here's what I know about the rifle:

The front of the reciever is marked:

U.S. Carbine
CAL. 30 MI

The rear of the reciever (by the recoil plate) is marked:

INLAND DIV.
380986

The end of the barrel is marked:

INLAND MFG. DIV.
GENERAL MOTORS
4-43


The stock has three stamps on it. An "IO" (or "10") in the sling well, a capital "P" with a circle around it and a capital K also stamped inside the circle P. (The circle P is much fainter than the K) These are on the bottom on the stock where it flattens out for the hand grip.

I've done a bit of research, but I'm a bit confused. Would someone please explain what Type 1, Type 2 and Type 3 means in regards to recoil plates and upper bands?

Also, there seems to be quite a choice of buttplates. Which one is proper?

I'd like to find the correct pieces for it, but I have no idea what to look for.

Thanks and Regards,

Rob
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