Wullie . .
I'm sure we'd all love to see a data sheet on your new acquisition as well as the pictures.
No need to sound the least bit apologetic in regards to your Uncle "borrowing" his M1icon. When the ship that was transporting them back to the U.S. from Europe got clear of the coast, my friend's father and all the other GI's aboard were ordered to throw their Garands over the side.
Thanks!