Stunt M1 Carbine from HBO's 'The Pacific'

[imarangemaster]

My dad had an Inland on Iwo Jima at the beginning of 1945. It had an adjustable rear (type II or III) rear sight but no bayonet lug. He got it issued to him new before the invasion.

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[DTC]

My dad had an Inland on Iwo Jima at the beginning of 1945. It had an adjustable rear (type II or III) rear sight but no bayonet lug. He got it issued to him new before the invasion.

That's great. I have no idea what the U.S. policy was on weaponry issued to troops after they were discharged. I don't know if they even had the opportunity to keep their service weapon, or if they were forced to turn it in. (or "liberate" it?)

With regards to my grandad's weapon- Frank posted the following to me via PM: "I'm thinking it's a Winchester, by the type of handgaurd. Type 1 barrel band, highwood oval cut stock, two rivet bullnose handgaurd."

That's helpful info, and will assist me in narrowing down what my search criteria is.