![]() ![]() If it's got a bayonet lug, you can pretty much bet it's an arsenal rebuild. Arsenal rebuilds tend to be more of a mixmaster of everything. The rule I usually go by is, the major parts like wood, barrel, trigger housing, and receiver TEND to be the one manufacturer, but don't quote me on it. There was a list, as I recall, of who supplied stuff like barrels or other small parts to get someone up to speed on their quota for final shipment. I forget where I saw it, but either in the Reisch book or a website I bumped into, they discussed that anomaly in depth. Lots of other manufacturers supplied parts to the main guys, and they came out new that way. Don't get upset if all of the parts on your Carbine aren't IBM only. It's very detailed.Īs far as other parts markings and who made them, you can do searches online and some of the sellers have done great research into who the spare parts manufacturers were and what their markings are. The Craig Reisch book is a MUST if you collect Carbines. Yours looks like it MIGHT be one of the 3 upper markings for factory stocks, but I can't make it out. ![]() SC-B (birch wood made by Sprague & Carleton Co, New Hampshire.he has it as Kane, NH, but I'm guessing it's really Keene) The Type III markings for IBM factory stocks can be one of these: Wartime replacement stocks (in general and usually all Type III) have: (So you know, if there is a cutout for the "fun switch" and is a non-potbelly type, it's a Type IV.) All manufacturer markings should be in the sling well. (If it's an "I"-slot with low wood, it's a Type I that was modified.)Īs far as the other stock marking, I will make the assumption that it is a Type III low wood non-potbelly stock with a short barrel channel (3.15"). They can usually be identified by a thin ridge where the high wood was removed, but not always. Some Type I and II stocks were modified to low wood. The Craig Reisch book says that the cannon on the cannon cartouche for IBM should measure 0.45" and be located near the pistol grip on the right side between the oiler slot and the pistol grip. I'll try and keep this from getting too deep too since there's a lot of detail in the book section I'm getting this answer from. Hopefully, my info below will help you sort it out. Looks like you've been waiting on an answer for a while too. Been a while since I've been here, but will give it a shot. ![]()
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