M1A1 Paratrooper. Real McCoy?

[rayg]

That is a very nice carbine and it's in excellent condition. Also the photos of the parts are well done and are very sharp and clear. It appears the wood was sanded a bit but overall for this carbine not a very big negative, Ray

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[HDSledge]

I believe those are aftermarket mags, so the quality could be questionable. - Bob

When did they add the side lugs? Not sure how old those M2 30rnd mags are but I'll try 'em out. Someone said the clip the holds them together is 80's. Correct? All the mags are loaded with old LC4 stamped ammo. (Lake City 1944 USGI?) Is that ok to shoot or is it too old or corrosive?

My bad. You are right I can also see the Inland mark. Using my old laptop. Is the trigger blued? Did early carbines have a parked or blued trigger?

Can't tell but here are a couple pics. I'm leaning toward blued since there is a slight difference in color. Darker. Is it blued or parked guys?

That is a very nice carbine and it's in excellent condition. Also the photos of the parts are well done and are very sharp and clear. It appears the wood was sanded a bit but overall for this carbine not a very big negative, Ray

The wood was bone dry and dirty. Following advice from another member here I took a dab of linseed oil and rubbed it on with a cloth, which came away with a lot of dirt. Not patina or finish, just black dirt. Then I rubbed it in with my hands until it got warm. 12 hours later it looks perfect. Probably had not been properly cleaned or preserved in decades from the look of it. Has the original first production rounded cutout corners. Learned about that from you guys, thanks. Rayg what else do you spot that looks like it may have been sanded?




Thanks everyone. <0

[browningautorifle]

When did they add the side lugs?

Those were added after they found the rear lugs wouldn't hold...all the time.

[HDSledge]

How about that old ammo Jim? Thanks