Winchester M1 Carbine stock

otter6412

January 15, 2011 08:56

Per the serial number, I'm guessing my Winchester M1 carbine was produced in January 1945. It's in great shape and so is the stock. There are no acceptance marks on the stock, just a small "W" in the sling well. It's my understanding that the factory would have stamped their acceptance mark and then the Government stamped theirs on the finished guns. So without those markings, what does that tell me?
Thanks

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  givette

  January 15, 2011 09:49

  "So without those markings, what does that tell me"
  
  Well, it tells me that the wood furniture has been sanded, and re-finished.
  
  Look very closely at the center area of the right side of the stock. There originally was an ordnance stamp there (crossed cannons in a circle). The stamping was shallow when originally imprinted, so it may have gone bye-bye during refinishing. Best, Joe

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  nmyers

  January 15, 2011 09:59

  An original Winchester handguard would have this profile:
  
  
  If Joe is correct, the wood would have been refinished when your carbine was rebuilt, either at a US arsenal, or somewhere else.
  
  If you want to know more from us, you will need to post photos. Or, you may want to buy a copy of "US M1 Carbines, Wartime Production" by Craig Riesch.
  
  Neal

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  xxx97

  January 15, 2011 12:33

  yep...pics are always welcomed,i have a winchester too!! 2 mil range...

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  Emmett Dunham

  January 15, 2011 13:54

  The later stock are not that hard to find and cost less than the older Winchester stocks. The better condition the stock is in the more it is going to cost you. The stock you have is worth some money so you would be able to off set the coast of a better condition stock. The wrist should have a P proof on it if it was not covered and the bottom of the stock as shown in the picture is flat, the wrist is thicker than others.
  
  Good, hunting
  
  Emmett

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