How to Identify and Original M1 Carbine, Part 2, Barrels

This video will help you to identify and original M1 Carbine by showing you how to spot 1) an original barrel and manufacturer, 2) the correct barrel markings and form, 3) barrel date by manufacturer's contract, 4) original finish vs. refinished barrels, 5) correct vs remarked or fake barrels. Detailed information can then be found in "The M1 Carbine, Wartime Production" ($22.95) by Craig Riesch, available from North Cape Publications, Inc. PO Box 1027, Tustin CA 92780