IBM WWII M1 Carbine Stock set, Type III LOW WOOD"LW-B

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Attention Ebay !!!!!!! This auction is for a PIECE OF WOOD, a rifle stock for an M1 Carbine, legal in California and all 50 states ! Up for auction is a Type III "LOW WOOD STOCK" for the M1 Carbine. It is marked "LW-B" for IBM in the slingwell. The Type III 4 rivet handguard is marked "W" on the underside, for Winchester. T is NO M2 cut and this IS NOT A POTBELLY STOCK, this is an original WWII Walnut stock ! Included is an original "SG",(Saginaw Gear) buttplate & screw, original barrel band retaining spring & escutcheon nut. This auction DOES NOT INCLUDE the recoil plate or recoil plate screw. This is a Walnut stock set that I have restored to a very beautiful condition. T are NO remains of a crossed cannon cartouche on the side of the stock, but t is a clear "P" proof mark on the pistol grip. T are NO REBUILD MARKS on this stock, but it was obviously rebuilt since the crossed cannon cartouche is absent. I stripped this stock, then soaked it in the bath tub for 12 hours. After drying for 24 hours, I steamed out most of the dents and scratches. I then sanded by hand in a 4 step process, 80 grit,120 grit,180 grit & 220 grit, being careful not to alter any of the contours of the stock or any areas that fit together with other parts. Look closely at the buttplate fit, I did not sand this stock to death ! I polished the stock with read more