I just picked up a Plainfield Machine M1 Carbine. By serial number it appears to be a 1962-1965 built rifle. It's in ok shape for the age but gonna do a restoration on it. I have one BIG question, this is my first M1 and am wandering if the bolt handle, trigger, mag release and forward barrel strap are supposed to be brass or plated??? Mine has a gold tint that you can see in the pics. It is worn so I want to know what to do with that part. Re dip it, polish it or what???
any M1 experts out there please help me out and any information on these would be great. All I have read is it is an early model so still likely all USGI parts which is nice. I will be checking makers marks when I strip it for restoration.
any M1 experts out there please help me out and any information on these would be great. All I have read is it is an early model so still likely all USGI parts which is nice. I will be checking makers marks when I strip it for restoration.