Noticed a couple odd things about an M1A1 for sale online.

[browningautorifle]

Everytime I look I see a problem

Then you're good to go, you have yourself convinced...

[HDSledge]

Then you're good to go, you have yourself convinced...

Ouch. Yes Jim I am convinced the for sale gun is being misrepresented. I was pretty sure soon after I started looking close at the auction pics. But the primary reason I went the extra mile(s) with all the detail, dual pics, pointers, etc. is I am grateful for all the input from members and I don't want to see anyone in here possibly overlook the details I noticed. Some of you old farts may have bad eyesight. (said the old fart) I would hate to have not spoken out and a member here wind up with it. Heck it took me more than a few hours to share everything I spotted and my wife's yard long honey do list ain't getting any shorter. (I think she added 30 items while I was in here making nice pictures for you guys.)

Since I guess I didn't convince you and you have a wealth of experience, I would love to hear your take on where I may be wrong. If I ever see another one on the table in front of me what you have to say about it will be valuable info.

[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

M1A1 buttplates were cast. The number on the right states it's position during casting. I've seen and owned thinner, and fatter edged examples. That wouldn't be a deciding factor to me. The number, font, star, would. I am surprised there are no buttplate marks on the front wood. I might look for sanding. But I've not seen an original stock without at least some mark there. Mine have thin and thicker places on the same buttplate. And scars on the front wood.

[HDSledge]

I think I've been bitten by the vintage firearm bug. I collect vintage safety razors too so I guess I've jumped down another rabbit hole.

Interesting pics. Tell me about the 1911's and holsters, did they come with the other gear? What is the grip/trigger assy. in the middle?

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[browningautorifle]

The center is a OSS "Liberator". It's .45 and made by "Guide lamp" of GM I believe...bit of an oddity...I think they're making them again though.

[HDSledge]

The center is a OSS "Liberator". It's .45 and made by "Guide lamp" of GM I believe...bit of an oddity...I think they're making them again though.

When I first looked I thought I was looking at a frame with the slide off. Zoomed in I see it is the whole gun. Very cool item. Have you ever shot it?

[USGI]

HDSledge, checkout the "fit-up" details on this M1A1 (clone) auction on Gun Broker. Hope your new "shooter" stock turns out better. - Bob

http://www.gunbroker.com/item/574233332

[HDSledge]

HDSledge, checkout the "fit-up" details on this M1A1 (clone) auction on Gun Broker. Hope your new "shooter" stock turns out better. - Bob

http://www.gunbroker.com/item/574233332

Wow me too. The hand guard is way off and that wide barrel band is not going to work at all. If it fits that poorly it will go right back in the box to be shipped home.

[lboos]

JimF4M1s,
What a wonderful collection you have, I esp. like your Liberator, I'm always on the lookout for one, only seen one at a gun show in year's, can't remember the price, but it was way over my head.
You really have some great part's of History, Thank's for letting us see it.

[HDSledge]

JimF4M1s,
What a wonderful collection you have, I esp. like your Liberator, I'm always on the lookout for one, only seen one at a gun show in year's, can't remember the price, but it was way over my head.
You really have some great part's of History, Thank's for letting us see it.

Agreed, thanks. Very interesting history on that and very rare, one can fetch 5k they say. A single shot made of 20? stamped parts. Have to use an included wooden dowel to get the brass out after firing and range was a few yards tops. Amazingly impractical but great historical item.