02-01-2010, 11:47 AM
Here's another site. I've read several already, and they each state the nickel-plated ones were manufactured, but ONLY after the war. Your friend may have been deceived!
http://www.fulton-armory.com/M1Carbine.htm
Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"