Winchester M1's are pretty desirable. I'd field strip it and see how many Winchester parts you got in that thing. From the looks of things, the receiver and barrel are. As mentioned, it could be a mix and you could get lucky. Here is a good guide to m1 carbine markings...
Part markings. (check here first) : Parts & Markings / Stocks
That import mark is for Arlington Ordinance/Blue Sky, and if I remmember correctly they were the biggest importers of M1's. They imported a bunch out of South Korea. I wouldn't worry about it being an import that much. A good condition import is worth more than a restoration in a lot of cases.
I have an early Inland GM one (with some the the trigger group and slide a mix of Saginaw and IBM) and I love it. Shoots like a dream and is probably one of the most prized rifles in my collection. I'd buy 10 more if I had the room and the money. I pine to have a Rock-Ola.
Part markings. (check here first) : Parts & Markings / Stocks
That import mark is for Arlington Ordinance/Blue Sky, and if I remmember correctly they were the biggest importers of M1's. They imported a bunch out of South Korea. I wouldn't worry about it being an import that much. A good condition import is worth more than a restoration in a lot of cases.
I have an early Inland GM one (with some the the trigger group and slide a mix of Saginaw and IBM) and I love it. Shoots like a dream and is probably one of the most prized rifles in my collection. I'd buy 10 more if I had the room and the money. I pine to have a Rock-Ola.
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