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<blockquote data-quote="Perplexed" data-source="post: 3002574" data-attributes="member: 7157"><p>The bayonet lug is a tip-off that the Carbine saw an arsenal rebuild post-WW2, likewise the adjustable rear sight that not by design obscures the maker's stamp and SN. </p><p></p><p>Blue Sky was well-known as an importer of Carbines from other countries that bought (or otherwise acquired) Carbines in the post-war years (as opposed to MAP returns via the DCM/CMP). </p><p></p><p>Look at the side profile of the stock. Does the underside, forward of the magazine well, have a slight belly to it? If so, it's a M2 stock and another indication of a post-WW2 rebuild. The wartime stocks would have a flat belly from the magazine well all the way to the front. You can try looking for a maker's mark in the sling cut-out on the left-hand side, though it may be hard to see if present. </p><p></p><p>The heat shield is a commercial piece added by an owner. Fortunately you don't have a Universal Carbine, which was a problematic commercial venture to produce Carbines for the consumer market. Those often had the heat shield; in your case, a previous owner thought the shield looked cool, so it was installed. </p><p></p><p>Pics would be good! <img src="/images/smilies/smile.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Perplexed, post: 3002574, member: 7157"] The bayonet lug is a tip-off that the Carbine saw an arsenal rebuild post-WW2, likewise the adjustable rear sight that not by design obscures the maker's stamp and SN. Blue Sky was well-known as an importer of Carbines from other countries that bought (or otherwise acquired) Carbines in the post-war years (as opposed to MAP returns via the DCM/CMP). Look at the side profile of the stock. Does the underside, forward of the magazine well, have a slight belly to it? If so, it's a M2 stock and another indication of a post-WW2 rebuild. The wartime stocks would have a flat belly from the magazine well all the way to the front. You can try looking for a maker's mark in the sling cut-out on the left-hand side, though it may be hard to see if present. The heat shield is a commercial piece added by an owner. Fortunately you don't have a Universal Carbine, which was a problematic commercial venture to produce Carbines for the consumer market. Those often had the heat shield; in your case, a previous owner thought the shield looked cool, so it was installed. Pics would be good! :) [/QUOTE]
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