Noticed a couple odd things about an M1A1 for sale online.

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My OCD about minor details has taken over. Further examination of the pics reveals a plethora of differences. At least with mine.
First pic:
Orange lines: The curve at the end of the forestock on mine is gradual and does not reach the barrel at 90 degrees. The one for sale has a more distinct round curve reaching the barrel at more than 90. The area at the top on mine is not curved but is mostly straight while on the for sale one is curved all the way around top and bottom.
Green arrow: My carbine barrel band has a faint mark while the for sale one has a distinct modern die or machine mark in the top curve. (same as the one on the cheek plate)
Red arrow: Sling terminator tab on mine is flat all around, other one is rounded and not stamped as flat throughout.
Blue arrow: Snap on mine has a tiny dent where the 2 halves were pressed together. For sale one has a raised dent in 2 places. Also I see some brass showing through and one that unused should not, mine is 73 years old and the finish has not worn away to show brass. (sling does not look 70+ years old nor does the leather on the cheek pad)
Purple arrow: No id stamp on swivel on the for sale item.


Second pic:
Red Arrow: Machine mark to secure cheek plate is very distinct and just like the one above on the barrel band. Mine has a mark but it is a simple indent.
Blue arrow: Curve of the folding wire stock starts farther out and is sharper than mine which starts right at the exit from the plate.
Green arrow: Rivets on the for sale one look like they are not brass or have been parkerized. My example clearly shows brass rivets.
Overall the cheek pad plate doesn't seem to fit as neatly as mine does and is not mounted in the correct position to let it rest in the cutout when folded. However the way it was made would not let it be moved back to allow correct fit.
Also the wire stock is not the same color as the cheek pad plate on mine but the for sale one looks like it was all made together same origin and finishing process (oiler too from the look of it).


I realize many manufacturers took part in making these and some differences can be explained by that but there is too much oddity here. Looks like this one for sale was rebuilt with new(er) wood and metal stock parts. I could be completely wrong of course and I won't be upset if I am corrected. More knowledge is a good thing in case I ever see another one so feel free to pile on with opinions or pics to prove me wrong.

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