The patent application for the M16 E-type stock was filed in June 1969, just after the fiscal year changed to 1970   https://patents.google.com/patent/US3618248A/en?oq=3%2c618%2c248   Quoted from the M16 Review Panel. It was considered in March 1968, but was not proposed to the RTA

Soooo you suspect the markings are fake? Interesting. I’d hate to think I was taken advantage of a couple decades ago for $200. I know little about swords & this was my first purchase. Thanks for your input.  S

Wow, 'small' is an under statement. Where on earth did you find that? Very cool addition, AG

old topic on reproduction Hawley liner that Rob Lihani made. Rob is still active on the forum as RobL. You have seen his work in the movie Fury as well for many props. I dont know if he still makes liners but possible he can give some info. I recall reading one make of the fiber liners was using a surgical tubing for the rim and surplus OD T-shirts for the covering. If a t-shirt isnt available, I would think a fabric shop would have some thin shirt like material that could be dyed with a clothing dye like RIT. May have to experiment with mixing dyes to achieve the color wanted.   https://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/50431-rob-lihanis-reproduction-hawley-liner/#comment-384153

A google reverse image search shows it on several sites as Nepal police.

Nice presentation and helmet!

Yah, good luck with that. I have no clue if that is actually what it is, the colors just look similar to photos I’ve seen, not sure about construction though. Hopefully it’s legit and someone more experienced will chime in.

Hi two Little bags, first and Airborne model the Airborne model is made with a bag’s tent  @+, Hughes 😀👍  

Now I will post the details of everything.  Thank you for the likes, and I welcome any discussion or requests. Thank you for your time.   Robert