finally, attempting to show granddad's "bringback"

[blazer91]

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Hi to all, i've been reading and learning but not online everyday. As i said in "new member intro" last year, my grandfather (Ontario Tank Reg't) smuggled back this beauty M1 Carbine along with a Walther PPK (unfortunately stolen in the 80s), both taken from captured Germans approx. Jan 45 after Canadian Army liberated Holland and moved into Germany. He was MQMS (Mechanical Quarter Master Sargeant) and so/somehow escaped scrutiny when returning to Halifax. The story told to my dad was apparently quite a few treasures were tossed overboard in Halifax harbour by the "grunts" when informed thorough checks were in store.
I attempted to take close-up pics but my camera let me down, (even in close-up mode) so i will describe markings. Both it and the SKS remain well hidden due to the reality of living in Canada. We also have a few Lee-Enfields but all have been sporterized.

on barrel behind front sight is;
INLAND MFG. DIV
GENERAL MOTORS
4 - 44

partially obscured under rear sight is;
INLAND DIV (i believe this is what shows)
5270859

rear adjustable sight shows;
IRCO
7160060

mag release stamped;
M

in slingwell and on bottom of top foregrip (4 RIVETS);
IO

stamped on right side of stock is the CARTOUCHE

Note that the sling and stripper clips are from the 60s which Dad picked up while training with Canadian Army in Texas (Artillery, 1SSM Bty.) and the "oiler" is what he whittled from a clothespin. Both items plus a couple extra mags would be nice.
So, check the pics and again i am sorry for poor quality. I am not trying to sell or prove anything and only know what was passed down from my grandfather (passed away in 82) to father to me. This is only to share with likeminded persons and of course i welcome any comments.

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