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Old 10-24-2009, 11:36 AM   #1
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strange stamp on reciever

A friend of mine has a M1 carbine that has a crest or something
stamped on the reciever right behind the handguard. It don't
say U.S. carbine or anything like that. Any info will be appreciated.
Sorry no pics.
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Old 10-24-2009, 05:47 PM   #2
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A Howa made carbine?
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Old 10-28-2009, 05:07 PM   #3
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Probably the Thai crest. That would make it a Howa.
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Old 10-29-2009, 01:00 AM   #4
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Talking

i found this about the Howa
HOWA M1 Carbine
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Old 10-29-2009, 05:04 PM   #5
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Just out of curiosity;how would you compare them quality-wise to a Universal?
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Old 10-29-2009, 10:55 PM   #6
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MUCH better.......
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