So recently picked an M1 Carbine from my Uncle, not entirely sure on the background of this particular rifle.
What I understand at least was sometime in the late 50's my grandfather picked this up at a police auction but what happened to it before that is a mystery.
It is a Winchester, serial number 568XXXX (manufactured 194?).
It came with, as far as I can tell, all the appropriate accessories though not sure if the sling and oiler are original to the rifle, or are repros maybe?
Also not really sure the stock has anything approaching an original finish, it looks like it has a varnished coat. Had plans to do a BLO finish if it was not. Don't want to ruin it by refinishing if it is original as is.
Going to post Bayonet pics and additional stock photos as well.
Just wanted to share and see if anyone has additional information about my Carbine and it's friends! Thanks!
What I understand at least was sometime in the late 50's my grandfather picked this up at a police auction but what happened to it before that is a mystery.
It is a Winchester, serial number 568XXXX (manufactured 194?).
It came with, as far as I can tell, all the appropriate accessories though not sure if the sling and oiler are original to the rifle, or are repros maybe?
Also not really sure the stock has anything approaching an original finish, it looks like it has a varnished coat. Had plans to do a BLO finish if it was not. Don't want to ruin it by refinishing if it is original as is.
Going to post Bayonet pics and additional stock photos as well.
Just wanted to share and see if anyone has additional information about my Carbine and it's friends! Thanks!