You don't see many of these.

[frankderrico]

Hey Mike, thanks for the pics. I have .U. 1,414,xxx 3-43. Do you think that TH is original? Is it an I cut highwood stock? How about the slide. Thanks.....Frank

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[Mike Haas]

Hey Mike, thanks for the pics. I have .U. 1,414,xxx 3-43. Do you think that TH is original? Is it an I cut highwood stock? How about the slide. Thanks.....Frank

Frank - I have no doubt the TG is authentic. Original to my rifle?..I seriously doubt it since it has the "Flip Safety" and a Replacement "Mag Catch"-Hammer & possibly other parts. Era 'correct' for the Rifle Yes.
My intent with my pictures was just to show the marking on the TG and nothing more.
I do believe my Receiver & Barrel combination are original with 85% original finish, with the hard to find 11/42 Barrel, (MW 2). As shown in the pictures the early Underwood Recievers had the "Bomb" stamped on the heel of the reciever.
The slide is a Type 2 *U* and it appears to match the condition/wear marks to the receiver and barrel. Era correct to the reciever serial #.
The Bolt is a Type 2 *U* Flat Bolt and again appears to match the finish/condition/wear marks with the reciever. I've not disassembled the bolt and can't address its internals.
The (Oval Cut)butt stock and handguard are both stamped M-U. My examination of the butt stock makes me believe it a Type 2 converted to Type 3. The stock "Cartouche" displays as a "Late" Underwood; (Whatever that means?).
The Handguard is beyond doubt a Type 2 - M-U and is well matched to the Butt Stock.
The Serial # is 13655XX which should date it approx. Jan/Feb 1943 and possibly earlier; thats hard to pin down.