The M1A1 was manufactured in two main production runs, both of approximately 70,000.The first was produced and delivered from late 1942 through until October 1943.M1A1s produced during this run will have early production features, such as flip sights, type 1 barrel bands, high wood etc.M1A1s produced during the beginning of the second run, will have the same characteristics as the first run, but towards the end of the run, will have features typical of a late M1, such as low wood, adjustable sights and even type 3 barrel bands at the very end of the run.
Also, during an Arsenal re-fit, M1s produced by other manufacturers could be fitted to M1A1s. Also, check out the shape and angles around the cut away for the folding stock. The OI stands for Overton Inland, who were the manufacturer of the stocks. It is very common, to find the leather on the cheek pad missing. Brake lining rivets were used on re-builds, sometimes with a 74 marking. Those two companies completed their carbine production runs in August, 1945. Its a comprehensive look at one of the most popular US Service Rifles of the 20th Century: the M1 Carbine. It has mixed maker parts, that Stamping on barrel: indicates this one was Imported back into USA; from another country. I would like to piece it together into an M1A1 if I can find some original parts, of course it would not be original but I can try I plan on getting one or two from the CMP when they become available and convert them into standard WWII period M1s. I figure I cant go wrong if I can find an original A1 stock somewhere. Saw one on ebay not too long ago but I dont want to end up getting a fake. I still have a lot of studying to do before I start to go buy parts. My Inland Carbine has Ser3,180,203 with a barrel Date of 11-43. Now all I need is that magic picture that shows the bayonet attachment made it in to the WWII Theator.
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