building a M1A1 carbine

[RCS]

I have a nice 1.6 Quality Hardware carbine with an Underwood 7-43 barrel, parts appear somewhat correct for this period. This carbine had a nice early IBM stock which I sold to a member here. looking around my wood, I remembered a NOS Inland front end for the M1A1 carbine, also had for many years the original metal parts for a M1A1, fore-end being damaged really bad. I decided to assemble the M1A1 parts which are all original and will post the photos. The pistol grip is darker color and am not sure I like the appearance ?

Any thoughts on my M1A1 stock would be appreciated. RobertAttachment 104123Attachment 104124Attachment 104125Attachment 104126Attachment 104127Attachment 104128Attachment 104129

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[browningautorifle]

I think it looks good, not surprised you'd have enough pieces to assemble one of those. Probably kept them in a coat pocket all this time... The grip is darker but without losing the patina you can't do much. Looks good...

[frankderrico]

I think it looks great! No need to do anything to the stock or grip, keep it the way it is.

Best Regards.....Frank

[painter777]

I just seen your old post the other day with your stock still in part of the original paper wrap...... seems it was posted a few years or more back.
Sure looks nice ! Thanks for the share........

Ch-P777

[mrclark303]

Looking very nice indeed!

[RCS]

I can also add this Atlas jump case that I bought many years ago - it is originalAttachment 104134Attachment 104135Attachment 104136

[mrclark303]

I can also add this Atlas jump case that I bought many years ago - it is originalAttachment 104134Attachment 104135Attachment 104136

Ohh, that I like, as our wives keep telling us " it's all about accessorising"
When spending money on matching shoes etc..

Well, the same applies to the M1A1!

I've got to get one of those.....

[tenOC]

Is that another ink stamp in the stitching in the 2nd pic? In the padding part circled.

I can also add this Atlas jump case that I bought many years ago - it is original

[tenOC]

Asking because I've seen another with MADE IN USA stamped in that general area.

[RCS]

I checked it, not a mark just dirt. I understand a lot of these jump cases were reproduced in the last twenty years ?