I am now reliably informed by James Mock that the beechwood stock set and receiver ring rear sight make the rifle a Bavarian Rural Police although as per Jim's research the Bavarian markings were removed and 'some sort of black stuff'used to cover the signs of "surgery".I also took a good look at the receiver markings and found out that all the Underwood parts are correct to for the rifle.I had never looked closely at anything but the serial number and the Inland Div only in passing.A closer look this morning disclosed that the INLAND DIV has been "lined out" and there is a U. above the lined out Inland Div.All I need now are a Underwood trigger and sear and a mag catch and maybe a safety IF they were .U. or U. marked.

The 19 inch commercial barrel sort of kills any real collector value I suppose but Jim Mock tells me that the absolutely mint high wood Bavarian stock and handguard are right for the rifle as Bavarian police Issue.

I would like to thank both Jim Mock and Bruce McAskill again for all their kind help.I am NOT a Carbine person but have been collecting Garands and Canadian made or issued Lee-Enfields since I was 15 years old.I was REALLY into machineguns in my younger days but now only have one M1928A1 (in reality a Commercial Savage Model of 1928 that has been overstruck with a "M" and a "A1" and military acceptance marks) and I suppose if you believe the enemy my M14NM( a REAL SA) which I do NOT as M14NM's were NEVER "machineguns" except in their wet dreams.

I have owned M1icon and M2 Carbines in the past and have shot literally hundreds of jackrabbits in Northern Ontario with a M2 back in the "good old days".Trying to get serious about collecting M1 Carbines in Canadaicon where they are restricted weapons for the most part;would be akin to hitting yourself on the cranium with a 5 pound hammer 'cause it feels so GOOD when you stop.I'll try to scare up the few NON Underwood parts that the rifle"needs" and then just call it good and enjoy plinking with it.Again my thanks for everyone's help.

Cheers,

John R.
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