Marine M1903 Parked Finish on M1 Carbine?

[Embalmer]

love how that pic, they are using (I assume the troopers) own b.a.r. as a stretcher of sorts to carry him

[gsp45]

cplnorton other than the obvious......replacement stock, I have to question your opinion on the rear sight and bbl band having been replaced. The posted pics are not conclusive. You obviously have a better view, but what is makiing you think they've been replaced? Just curious

[cplnorton]

cplnorton other than the obvious......replacement stock, I have to question your opinion on the rear sight and bbl band having been replaced. The posted pics are not conclusive. You obviously have a better view, but what is makiing you think they've been replaced? Just curious

This is the post with really good pics. I posted it over on the cmp forum as well and they said the flip was fake.

http://www.jouster.com/forums/showth...-and-band-real

[cplnorton]

And for the band there is no question the front sight has been off. The pin has been driven out before.

[gsp45]

Much better pics. It sucks, but I agree.