This video provides an in-depth guide on how to distinguish an authentic M1A1 Carbine from reproductions, focusing on its distinctive folding stock. The M1A1 Carbine, adopted in 1942 for airborne units, is mechanically the same as the standard M1 Carbine but features a wire-frame folding stock for compact storage in leg bags. The video details specific features of the M1A1 stock to aid in authentication, addressing the prevalence of fake stocks due to the model's desirability and association with elite units. It highlights that all original M1A1s were manufactured by Inland.
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