M1a1 question

[GBEAR1]

I understand that some M1a1 carbines were rebuilt with European replacement stocks/ wood. What do these stocks look like? How are they marked? Were they USGI approved? Any info on this subject is appreciated. Thanks in advance.

[Tuna]

They were made using European hardwoods and are similar to a USGI stock in construction. As far as I can tell there are no markings on them at all. Even USGI replacement stocks were marked. While it's still a USGI carbine the stock if original is still part of the total over all value so I would expect those with replacement stocks from Europe would be a bit lower in value and only because many people would see the replacement stock as not being USGI.