Not to start a firestorm with purists, but here's a link to my post on the M1 carbine Forum here that I haunt. They are not junk, as some would have you believe.
Picked up a friend for my carbine - Military Surplus Collectors Forums
Here's a picture of mine with 1911A1 hammer, back strap and grips.
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