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M1 Carbines
richkov
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How can you determine if the gun is original or a factory rework?
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Thanks
It's kind of like asking, "How do you tell if a used car has been in an accident?" Same answer: You have to know what to look for, & experience is important.
If you want to learn a lot about the subject, consider buying an inexpensive paperback by Craig Riesch on Wartime Carbines.
Neal
Not knowing what you know or not, to clarify a bit more...
What dcs & nmyers have stated is true for government arsenal rebuilds.
A "factory rework" as you put it, may be the answer you seek from the above.
OR, there were private companies that churned out M1-Carbines using both original G.I. issued parts + parts of their own making. Example-- Fed Ord, Iver Johnson, etc. The company's name should be marked on the firearm.
45er
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