M1/M2 Inland Stock question

[INLAND44]

I don't think there was an 'M2' stock. The improved stocks were to be used on any Carbine and had the revisions to accomodate the M2. I realize this position is contrary to popular opinion, but that never stopped me before, now did it?

[Bubba-7]

I think you are correct in the way you are lookiing at it. The stocks modified for M2 were used on all carbines if needed.

[INLAND44]

I meant there was no such designation as 'Stock, M-2 Carbine'. In TM 9-1276 for example, Section X, page 124, two stocks are shown - the M1, PN 6544007, and the M1, M2, M3 stock, PN 7161844. The latter could be and was used on all carbines, and the former could only be used on a carbine that had not been converted to M-2 configuration unless it was relieved to accept it. So, while it is convenient to use the term 'M-2 stock' to describe the 7161844 stock, it is not exactly accurate to do so.

[BigJack]

Thanks guys for all the info. The reason I ask is, I have a late Inland 6.8 mil range, hand stamp that I bought from an older gentleman who said he had it for a "long,long,long" time. I took it home and broke it down and it appears to be all proper parts. The down side is that he "modified" it for a cheek rest. Which included taking a 3" square cut to the top of the butt, glue/nail a hunk of wood, and then shape it into a hump. This stock is IO marked with p and CC. It was butchered!! I would like to get a nice OE stock to put on it to make it feel nice about itself. I also read here about a flat bottomed M2 style stock as opposed to the potbelly which came later. Would this be a "correct" stock for my carbine?
Thanks again for all the great info

[Bubba-7]

A 6.8 could take either a type 3 or 4. At the time your carbine was built, M-2 parts would have been saved for M-2 carbines. As M-1 parts ran out, M-2 parts would have been used. Find the best looking stock you can find and don't worry as much as the correct type. Accepting a type 3 stock for your carbine will increase your chances of finding a nice stock.

[kar66]

Inland had the best looking M2 stock ever mfg. They were much narrower than the SA M2s you see on a lot carbines. They also had a very deep potbelly. I've saw dark and lite colored ones. They are both GOOD LOOKING stocks. They are marked HI in the sling cut.

[BigJack]

Awesome, why would accepting a type 3 stock for your carbine will increase your chances of finding a nice stock? Are the type 3's more plentiful or less "desirable"?

[Harlan (Deceased)]

I think Bubba7 meant that if you look for a stock in nice condition and not limit your search to one type you'd have a larger range to choose from.

[INLAND44]

'Thanks guys for all the info. The reason I ask is, I have a late Inland 6.8 mil range, hand stamp that I bought from an older gentleman who said he had it for a "long,long,long" time. I took it home and broke it down and it appears to be all proper parts. The down side is that he "modified" it for a cheek rest. Which included taking a 3" square cut to the top of the butt, glue/nail a hunk of wood, and then shape it into a hump. This stock is IO marked with p and CC. It was butchered!! I would like to get a nice OE stock to put on it to make it feel nice about itself. I also read here about a flat bottomed M2 style stock as opposed to the potbelly which came later. Would this be a "correct" stock for my carbine?
Thanks again for all the great info '

Man, that is a shame they messed up the original stock. Good luck in your search.