[Mooseman684]

I recently acquired a box full of M1 carbine parts and stuff and in it was a cast Aluminum "Tommy Gun" stock for an M1 Carbine. It has 2 pistol grips and no buttstock and is stamped "Commando Mark =" and "Patent Pending".
Also has a ventilated handguard that is not a standard one and A G.I. Sling.
Anyone have a clue as to manufacterer and value ???? and yes, I have been all over the net to No Avail.

 

[FutureMarine]

can you send a pic, if not, can you find an identical part on the internet, i cant picture in my head what you are talking about

 

[Mooseman684]

Looks just like the Thompson SMG with No wooden butstock on the rear...just 2 pistol grips front and rear...No pic available at this time.Sorry

 

[jimb2]

Commando Arms is also know as CA Inc. They are out of Knoxville Tenn. They made the cast aluminum stock both with and without the shoulder stock (thompson style). These were sold as kits. The stocks have a "crinkle" type paint job. I believe the only color I've ever seen is a very dark charcoal. They had a special long trigger pin with the set.
They also manufactured a cuple of other carbine stocks including a wooden "paratroop" stock with a collapsable wire shoulder stock section.
HTH.

 

[Mooseman684]

I forgot to mention the Black Crinkle finish...you are correct !
Any Idea what its worth,as I havent found one listed anywhere on the net.
It is pretty neat looking. :nod:
Thanks

 

[jimb2]

Not really. They were never very popular. If I had to guess, I'd say probably around $50 or so. I see them from time to time, and they aren't very good sellers.

 

[Mooseman684]

Thanks Jimb2 !
I have a strange pistol grip stock (wood) as well and a couple M2 stocks,so as soon as I can find a new Receiver to replace this Underwood that split and blew apart, I will rebuild it and figure out which configuration to put it in then.
Not many available carbines or junkers around Alaska at least in my area....But I do find some weird stuff !

 

[jimb2]

Talk about lousey timing! I just sold an Inland receiver two weeks ago. And I just finished selling off the rest of the parts two days ago. Sounds like you just can't win.

 

[Mooseman684]

Story of my life here in Alaska....we say..You Snooze,You lose!
I'll find one somewhere...I got lots of parts. BTW this blown up Underwood
looks to me like a cheaap knockoff Poor casting,very porous and The stamping doesn't look right. I wonder.....:hmmm: