Question on W.I. marked extractors - eBay

[USGI]

A day or two ago I was looking through M1 Carbine parts on eBay - seems to be a lot of stuff available, some at fairly reasonable prices. What do you guys think about this listing for W.I. marked extractors?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/M1-Carbine-P...item3cd754270b

I was under the impression that these were made by Wadsworth Watchcase for Inland during WWII - not Post War. Is the correct package being shown?

Thanks! - Bob

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[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

The package is dated 4/69. I'd say they were re-packaged then.

[USGI]

Yeah, that would make sense. I wonder if there was any requirement to mark the packages as "re-packed" during that time period, or maybe that's indicated by the codes seen on the package. I guess the only "re-pack" items I have are boxes of WWII carbine ammo, some questionable "bandolier kits," and a fake M4 Bayonet I got from CTD. Was this a common practice with left over small parts during the 60's? - Bob

[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

Yes, pretty common.
Sometimes items were checked and stamped more then one time. Sometimes repacked in another items wrapper.

[USGI]

Were the "re-packed" items always NOS, or could they sometimes be used - from arsenal rebuilds etc.? - Bob

[gsimmons]

New, they have the manufacture, contract info. etc. All the watch parts I've seen and used were/are new.