Hey everyone, I am doing some research for a friend on his rifle. Its an M1 Carbine by IBM, that's the extent of my knowledge.
Just looking for a few details based on these noted markings:
IBM M1 CARBINE
SERIAL NUMBER 3836***
RECEIVER: AO
BAYONEY LUG: EMQ
BARREL 1: ARL ORD ARLINGTON VA
BARREL 2: IBM CORP 11 43 (ORDNANCE ENGRAVING)
SLING MOUNT: MMQ
FRONT SIGHT: P
REAR SIGHT: H.I.
BUTT STOCK 1: PROD RWH (left)
BUTT STOCK 2: HT8 (paint residue? Not engraved)
BUTT STOCK 3: Appears to have paint markings lightly scrubbed off; wood finish has been worn off in one area, same yellow/tan residue in the wood as BUTTSTOCK 2
REAR SLING MOUNT: TR(not legible) TN (underneath the TR)
MAGAZINE RELEASE: M
UPPER HANDGUARD: (underneath): 0 (may have previously been 10, partially worn)
no serial numbers appear on the inside of the stock
TRIGGER HAMMER: WU
I can provide pictures of all these items as well.
What can you tell me? I am puzzled that this rifle doesnt have nearly as many serialized parts as other rifles of its era did- is that common of the M1 series rifles?
Just looking for a few details based on these noted markings:
IBM M1 CARBINE
SERIAL NUMBER 3836***
RECEIVER: AO
BAYONEY LUG: EMQ
BARREL 1: ARL ORD ARLINGTON VA
BARREL 2: IBM CORP 11 43 (ORDNANCE ENGRAVING)
SLING MOUNT: MMQ
FRONT SIGHT: P
REAR SIGHT: H.I.
BUTT STOCK 1: PROD RWH (left)
BUTT STOCK 2: HT8 (paint residue? Not engraved)
BUTT STOCK 3: Appears to have paint markings lightly scrubbed off; wood finish has been worn off in one area, same yellow/tan residue in the wood as BUTTSTOCK 2
REAR SLING MOUNT: TR(not legible) TN (underneath the TR)
MAGAZINE RELEASE: M
UPPER HANDGUARD: (underneath): 0 (may have previously been 10, partially worn)
no serial numbers appear on the inside of the stock
TRIGGER HAMMER: WU
I can provide pictures of all these items as well.
What can you tell me? I am puzzled that this rifle doesnt have nearly as many serialized parts as other rifles of its era did- is that common of the M1 series rifles?