M1 Carbine Paratrooper

[Dantforth]

I have one which is US military in an aftermarket stock. Problem......when the stock is folded down the butt plate hits the stock and leaves a mark in the wood. Can someone who has a genuine paratrooper tell me if this is the case with their rifle? Also, is there a "fix" for this? Dave

 

[cwblackwell88]

I believe the butt plate spins to the side to avoid this- or is it still doing it after spinning?

 

[Deathrawt]

The butt plate does spin to the left but it is spring loaded (on mine anyway) and never stays there. Mine hits the side of the stock too
It's a usgi Saginaw that I put in an aftermarket paratrooper stock just like what the op done
Love the rifle just wish the ammo was cheaper for it!

 

[Manteo97]

Original M1A1 folding stock INLAND carbines mostly have (if not all) these marks due to the butt plate. Same for all retro-fit ones with repro folders. Steel vs. wood, wood comes second.

 

[Dantforth]

Thanks guys for the replies. I will devise something to stop this. I guess if it is designed this way the marks are OK. Dave

 

[Sakoman .308]

I use my firearms weekly. but I hate the idea of marks on them.
Good luck on your fix.

 

[Dantforth]

What is the reason that the butt plate is hinged and spring loaded then? Seems counter productive. Possibly something to do with the carry case?

 

[bnk2]

Original M1A1 folding stock INLAND carbines mostly have (if not all) these marks due to the butt plate. Same for all retro-fit ones with repro folders. Steel vs. wood, wood comes second.

This is correct. As far as I know, it's a pretty common mark on even the rare USGI originals.

 

[lerch641]

It's normal, just like bipod marks on M14E2 stocks.

 

[Ganderite]

I had a genuine paratrooper. It was a bring back from the Korean war. I sold it in 1975 for $125.

I wish I had kept it.......