Identification help - Philippsburg, France
Article about: Atop one of the hills surrounding Philippsburg, I found this piece of metal near a foxhole presumably occupied by Americans during January, 1945. I cleaned it up and was surprised to see tha
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Re: Identification help - Philippsburg, France
Hmmm.....got me stumped I am afraid mate.
We try and help ID stuff if we can but this could be nothing to do with the military.
Sorry I not able to help.
Steve T
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Re: Identification help - Philippsburg, France
I am 95% sure it is the rear metal for the US M1 carbine mechanism to sit in. This part is held to the stock by the screw and the receiver is put in and turned downwards. Then the barrel, receiver etc. is held down with the front band.
It does however not look rusty - but perhaps it could be made of some sort of zink alloy although I have only seen them in steel.... It is number 18 in the picture:
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Re: Identification help - Philippsburg, France
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HVK
I am 95% sure it is the rear metal for the US M1 carbine mechanism to sit in. This part is held to the stock by the screw and the receiver is put in and turned downwards. Then the barrel, receiver etc. is held down with the front band.
It does however not look rusty - but perhaps it could be made of some sort of zink alloy although I have only seen them in steel.... It is number 18 in the picture:
I'm not really sure from a M1. Perhaps Bill G. might chime in?
Definitely appears to be an adjustable site of some sort for sure.
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Re: Identification help - Philippsburg, France
HVK - I think you've got it. Well done...you know your M1 carbine! Thanks for the insight.
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Re: Identification help - Philippsburg, France
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kkomatz
HVK - I think you've got it. Well done...you know your M1 carbine! Thanks for the insight.
I know my M1 Carbine... :-) I have two of them and have owned, repaired and rebuild quite a few.... A nice little shooter....
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