New Member with M1 Carbine query

[Osgoodplace]

I recently purchased an M-1 carbine that is marked "Underwood" on the receiver and "Rock-Ola" on the barrel. My original assumption -- based on the serial number 613800 -- is that it is an Underwood that used a barrel from Rock-Ola. There is a stamp on the stock -- just ink; not an imprint as with a cartouche; that is the crossed cannons of the Springfield Armory. Can anyone tell me what this all adds up to? Thanks in advance.

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[deldriver]

Really need some pictures to be honest. I don't think Underwood used barrels form Rock-ola that I am aware of. They used other parts like some stocks, but again not barrels. As far as your stock goes, again pictures would help a bunch.

[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

Osgoodplace,

Welcome to the carbine forum. Knowledgeable group of people here. As stated, if you can post pictures, it will be easier to give you information. If you are unsure of how to do that, go up into the Sticky Threads. There is a tutorial there that will help you. Have you broken in down? Pictures of the internal part/markings will also help tell the story.

As deldriver stated. Underwood made barrels for themselves and others. A quick check and I don't see where they integrated any from Rock-Ola.

Look forward to seeing you carbine.

Jim

[Bill Hollinger]

Yes, Osgoodplace, welcome to Milsurps.com. We are pleased to have you as a member here. Enjoy the greatest military surplus forum site there is!

We would love to see pictures of your carbine.

[ABPOS]

Yes, hello there and if you don't have pics, it never happened. Hehehheheh

[INLAND44]

Many Ordnance marks eventually get to the point where they look more like ink drawings than stamps. This is because dirt, oil and sometimes wood stain all fill the stamp and turn black over the years. Plus, there is almost always at least some sanding on a stock which wears down the stamp. I've seen them where only the dark lines remain, with no feel to them at all. Regardless, it's still a legitimate stamp and has to be treated carefully to preserve it.
Sounds like your carbine has had at least a barrel replacement if not a rebuild.

[Bruce McAskill]

You carbine dates to near the end of Underwood's production. As Inland said the barrel was changed most likely during a rebuild like the vast majority of carbines went through. On what side of the stock are the crossed cannons on?

[Osgoodplace]

I have not looked at parts for markings. Stamp is on right side of stock. I have some pics that are pretty clear but need to figure out how to post them on this site. Rifle shoots pretty well. Thanks to those who have responded thus far.

[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

How to post pictures to the forum? There are some tutorials up in the sticky section that takes you through it step by step.

[Mikey51]

Excellent comments Inland 44 ! I have mentioned that sort of stuff before but not many people have been interested. They seem to like the ones where the cartouch looks like it was made yesterday. I agree with the rest, photos will help. Mike.