The stock that I have that came from the same estate is a really nice type 3 IBM stock with a RRA rebuild stamp. Since the IBM has a post war Springfield Armory Type II rear sight, and an Inland bolt, it may have been put in the stock and sight and bolt change at Red River. Trigger guard and all components are IBM and seem correct, including safety and mag catch. An M2 ball round shows a good 1/4" in the muzzle, so Muzzle erosion should be about zero. I bore sighted it and its dead on where it should be (POI =1" above POA at 25 yards). It is a partial rebuild, but largely correct.

I did put the IBM stock back on the IBM, as it may be the stock put on it in the rebuild at Red River after the war. (certainly better than the Winchester stock). I am not going to "restore" it any further. If it has an incorrect stock, I want the one that reflects the partial rebuild. I do feel that because of the fact that it was not upgraded all the way with type III band and flip safety, it was probably an early NRA/DCM carbine. I have seen several of those that had type 1 bands and Type II or Type III rear sights. Its going to be my shooter and Home Defense Carbine, loaded with Hornady Critical Defense.