[jlee]

Hi I have a GM (Inland) m1 it has an underfold stock. A part on the stock recently broke and I am looking for a replacement. the part in question is a round piece of about 12 awg steel that rotates and provides the locking mechanism. I have searched everywhere and no one has even heard of an m1 w/ an underfolding stock. Is this an aftermarket piece (if so it is really well done) or is it something rare. on the barrel just behind the front sight it says inland mfg. div general motors 8-44, behind the rear sight it says inland division 5460789, in front of the bolt it says us carbine cal. 30 m1 and on the rear sight itself it says PI. any help in finding a replacement part or any information about this gun would be greatly appreciated.

[Yukonstorm]

Try Numrich Arms

[dfariswheel]

These commercial under-folders were sold for years as "Schmeisser" stocks for their resemblance to the German Mp40 submachine gun stock, often mis-named as a Schmeisser.

These commercial stocks were often used as replacement stocks by people wanting something different.

They were sold by many gun parts and military surplus dealers, but I think the maker is now out of business.

I have no idea where you might parts for the stock other than by asking Gun Parts Corporation.
http://www.e-gunparts.com/

[jlee]

awesome thanks for the help

[4v50 Gary]

I had one of those stocks and sold it on TFL. The cut of the grip just wasn't right and it needed to be beefier around the pinky. The inletting around where the recoil shield went was too lose and could have benefitted from some glass bedding. The forearm was too thick too. But it sure had a high cool factor.

[jlee]

Good to know but what is TFL (sorry I do cars, not guns.... well most of the time) and can I possibly find my part there?

[STAGE 2]

TFL = thefiringline.com... its the predecessor to this board

[Gordon]

I think those stocks were made by Federal Ordinance. If they have a couple big knurled push buttons and are Parkerized they are pretty good quality. I like the M-3 style that Bianchi (yes the same Bianchi when he was STILL a cop) made up and sold. they are very strong and nicely made. I have one on my Inland for 20+ years!!:)

[Jim K]

Those stocks were made by several companies; a few were good, most were "junque." Some sellers try to pass them off as GI "experimental" or (you guessed it!) "made specially for Patton."

I doubt any of the makers are still in business, and without a maker's name, it might be tough buying parts. It might be best to try to find a regular GI M1 stock (preferably an Inland) and restore that carbine to its original configuration. It would be worth more that way.

Jim