I submitted a post yesterday that has disappeared into the ether. I wanted to advise WWII carbine owners that it is very common to see parts from different manufacturers and component suppliers on original M1s. The government often shifted parts around to keep production on schedule at each plan...
1. U.S. Carbine Cal ___ 30 M ___,just fill in the spaces exactly as it appears on your receiver. Handstamped receivers are uncommon, but can be determined by looking closely at the fonts, spacing, and whether they line up. Notice that some receivers have a period both after the "...