Thx M1, Vee and Erwin,
the link is interesting Vee but the carbine's from Universal Firearms are post War, the nickel-plated carbine on my photo has been found in Eschette (lux) as the battle of the bulge was over, that's what Roger Feller from the museum told me.
By the way Roger is Honorary Commander of the 81st Fighter Squadron from Spangdahlem Airbase!
I'll give him a phone call in the next days to get more info's.
Maybe an officer could get away with changing the finish on his weapon but not a dogface.
It were great to find out more about it!
Martin
WE carried M1s' AND THE OFFICERS CARRIED 45S' AND A CARBINE. JEEPS HAD A SCABBARD MOUNTED
ON THE DRIVERS' SIDE FOR AN M1. I'm just talking about my outfit. Nickleplate!! huh, Anything that
would shine you carried and you would be a dead man. justanolddogfaceWW11NoAfricaItaly