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jplove71
03-27-2011, 17:53
http://i.imgur.com/T6gBPh.jpg
Butt Stock Detail

http://i.imgur.com/9iaD4h.jpg
Receiver Detail

http://i.imgur.com/CkWM3h.jpg
Barrel Detail
Ridge
03-27-2011, 18:21
Interesting firearm. I'd like to see some full view shots :)
Scanker19
03-27-2011, 18:33
I've always wanted an Underwood. I have an Underwood but its a No. 5[Beer]
jplove71
03-27-2011, 19:35
Interesting firearm. I'd like to see some full view shots :)

Here are a few full view shots with it next to my Mini 14.


http://i.imgur.com/4OpAPh.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/7NfhFh.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/h5B3Qh.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/sbMUmh.jpg
Ridge
03-27-2011, 19:43
So which one's cheaper to shoot? :D
jplove71
03-28-2011, 17:14
So which one's cheaper to shoot? :DThe Mini-14. =D
rondog
03-28-2011, 23:51
Sweet! With a high-wood stock even!
10x
03-29-2011, 07:48
rondog, what distinguishes a high wood stock?

Nice carbine, by the way.
Daniel_187
03-29-2011, 09:19
So which one's cheaper to shoot? :D

Funny guy LOL. I just got an M1 carbine and the ammo cost just as much as my .357 ammo
jplove71
03-29-2011, 18:23
rondog, what distinguishes a high wood stock?

Nice carbine, by the way.
Thanks. As for the "high-wood" stock, the quick and dirty Google search came up with this http://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=21200

Also, I shamelessly borrowed some images from another web site to show the difference between the two.
Scanker19
03-29-2011, 18:49
Just be careful shooting it with the high wood stock. There is a reason they switched. They had a tendency to crack, its not so much of a safety issue but more of a "destroying your sexy piece of history issue"

Ok maybe a slight safety issue.

What cartouches are on your stock?
jplove71
03-29-2011, 23:18
What cartouches are on your stock?Good question. I can't quite make out what the first one is...

http://i.imgur.com/Y1vHFh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/HkdpNh.jpg

However, according to this page (http://www.northeastshooters.com/vbulletin/threads/28254-Some-M1-Carbine-production-dates-cartouche-markings), it appears to be an early Rock-Ola stock.
Scanker19
03-30-2011, 06:34
I hate you.

All i'm saying is that that Rock-ola stock would look sweet on my Rock-ola.[Flower]

Thats a piece of history there. They say that rock-ola made the best stocks because they did a lot of wood woking before the war for cabinets and the juke boxes.
Roostn
04-02-2011, 20:20
One of my all time favorite carbines. I had a Rockola back in the day. I still regret selling it...
Scanker19
04-03-2011, 08:44
Good question. I can't quite make out what the first one is...

http://i.imgur.com/Y1vHFh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/HkdpNh.jpg

However, according to this page (http://www.northeastshooters.com/vbulletin/threads/28254-Some-M1-Carbine-production-dates-cartouche-markings), it appears to be an early Rock-Ola stock.

Seriously though, get on the CMP website and order an aftermarket stock to shoot it with. I'd hate for that stock to get ruined.
10x
04-05-2011, 10:35
I like it. A very nice piece!
jplove71
04-13-2011, 17:30
http://i.imgur.com/MpxJQl.jpg (http://imgur.com/MpxJQ)

Added the sling and a replica M4 bayonet with M8 scabbard. All I need to get now is a stock ammo pouch and I'll be all set!

http://i.imgur.com/MoKQ1l.jpg (http://imgur.com/MoKQ1)

Added a Harris Bipod with the Harris Bipod Adapter for the Mini 14 and the TrueGlo 3-9x50 scope. One of these days when the wind is calm enough, I'll take it to the range and get it sighted in.