Talking About M1's And M2's, Here Are Some Stocks That Needed Attention

**frankderrico** · 08-14-2011 04:07 PM

This is a potbelly M2 IO that is realy a nice stock. But, we've all seen this before. Someone who can't seem to get the sling around the oiler takes a knife, file, saw etc. And opens up the oiler slot.

This one was opened up in the sling well as well.

I cut up a doner to get a grain matchup. It works perfectly now.

The thumbnails are an S-HB that was converted to M2 use. It also had some chips, and a carving, M over L and a 2 next to the M. Probably initials ML and the clever G.I. put the 2 next to his first initial, to denote the type of carbine he was issued.
Now it's ready to go back to use as a restored M1 icon

. My pics are out of order but I think you guys can figure them out.

.....Frank

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**Bruce McAskill** · 08-15-2011 10:15 AM

And another one saved. Nicely done Frank.

**Tired Retired** · 08-15-2011 12:59 PM

Frank, I think you could repair Noah's Ark if you wanted to. I would never have the guts (let alone skill) to try some of the things you do. Have you thought about writing a book of how to's?

**frankderrico** · 08-15-2011 02:39 PM

Thank you Bruce and Ed.
Ed, I got a chuckle out of that.

More to come.....Frank

**Bubba-7** · 08-15-2011 06:12 PM

He was even able to match the wood grain on the one with the chips out on the right side. Very nice.

**JimF4M1s (Deceased)** · 08-15-2011 08:30 PM

I haven't seen a repair he hasn't been able to do yet.

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