What to look for to spot a real M1A1 ‘Para’ Carbine (VIDEO)

By Chris Eger

One of the more desirable variants of the M1 Carbine was the WWII-era folding stock model meant for paratroopers and Ian with Forgotten Weapons holds class on how to spot a fake.
While no less than 6.2 million of the handy .30 Caliber carbines were cranked out for the war effort between 1942 and 45, there were only about 140,000 that were given the folding stock treatment to make them a bonafide M1A1 model.
Produced by the Inland Manufacturing Division of GMC, real M1A1s are rare and the one Ian shows off is a legit model up for grabs at Rock Island this week (estimated price $1,600-$2,500) but even if you don’t manage to be the lucky bidder on that one, he walks you through exactly what to look for to make sure any Para you come across in your future travels is legit.
Because the more you know, amirite?
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