M1 Carbine stocks? Differences? w/pics

[Mean Steak]

Would one of you knowledgeable gents school me on M1 carbine stocks. I have heard of low wood, potbelly etc. However I don't know what they mean. The reason I ask is that I have a M1 and the mag well metal sticks lower than the stock. It is all original as far as I can tell.
My other M1 (original except 19" barrel) is flush wood and metal.
What stock would I need to make it right?
I'll get pictures up soon so you all can see what I'm talking about.

Cheers

The bottom stock is maybe a replacement but the bottom of the grip looks sanded what do you guys think?

 

[#1bcshooter]

You have a low wood early stock .
Is the oil bottle cut out in the shape of an I ?
Pot belly was the later beefier stock for the M2 but you will find them on the majority of M1s on the market .
Google M1 Carbine stock for more info

 

[jakester]

The terms Low Wood-High Wood refer to the wood just ahead of the receiver on the right side of the stock. The top carbine has a "Highwood Stock" which is noticeable as it partially obscures the slide. The stock has been excessively sanded on the bottom, which is why the trigger guard is showing below stock level. The Highwood stocks were used quite early on in manufacture, then were modified to low wood pattern on rebuilds or when the wood was damaged and affected function of the Slide.
The bottom stock is a typical later manufacture "Low Wood" M2 "Pot Belly" version. these are generally more common on later rebuilt carbines both of the M1 and M2 variety.