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BlueTrain · July 7, 2012, 03:15 PM

That's what they call service grade? Wow!

Just a couple of comments. First, I've never laid hands on an M1 since ROTC class in college in 1964 but I've seen a lot. Every one had the nicest looking wood for an issue army rifle, compared to army rifles from any other countries, save for some very late production Lee-Enfields with that blond wood. Even the styling of the stock looks better than most. Mind you, I've seen some that looked like they fell of the back of a truck (a 2 1/2 ton, of course) and run over by another (a Jeep, of course) but generally speaking, the wood is always impressive by military standards.

Is there such a thing as a fake M1?

July 7, 2012, 03:15 PM	#19
BlueTrain Senior Member Join Date: September 26, 2005 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 6,141	That's what they call service grade? Wow! Just a couple of comments. First, I've never laid hands on an M1 since ROTC class in college in 1964 but I've seen a lot. Every one had the nicest looking wood for an issue army rifle, compared to army rifles from any other countries, save for some very late production Lee-Enfields with that blond wood. Even the styling of the stock looks better than most. Mind you, I've seen some that looked like they fell of the back of a truck (a 2 1/2 ton, of course) and run over by another (a Jeep, of course) but generally speaking, the wood is always impressive by military standards. Is there such a thing as a fake M1? __________________ Shoot low, sheriff. They're riding Shetlands! Underneath the starry flag, civilize 'em with a Krag, and return us to our own beloved homes! Buy War Bonds.