I was very excited to get my M1 Carbine accessories in today. I received a magazine pouched dated 1943, same as the rifle. Still waiting for my original USGI magazine for now I just have KSI mags. I got an amazing deal on the bayonet. The seller missed labeled it as manufactured by Utica, when it is very clearly manufactured by the far less common and much more valuable Case & Sons.
With the addition of my CMP special rack grade and a RTI M1 carbine, despite a few odds and end, and a couple grail guns my collection is finally complete.
Thank you all for your advice on my last post. After my trip to the CMP I was able to get my hands on a 1944 Winchester Special Rack grade with a new production barrel and stock, additionally it hand a new production rear sight elevation knob. I was able to source a “new” original stock and elevation knob, and I have restored her to her former glory. I’m going to leave the new production barrel at least for now.